There are some pretty weird relationships in the animal world. Some parasites exist only in the eyes of the world’s oldest ...

The new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, found in Northern Ireland, has been officially recognized by scientists in a recent ...

Traditional battery disposal poses environmental challenges, as many contain toxic materials that can contaminate soil and ...

A fan customized a DualSense controller based on The Last of Us with Cordyceps fungus, bullet casings, and a Firefly logo. The controller gained popularity, with the maker confirming comfort and ...

Cordyceps, a variety of fungi that grows predominantly on insect larvae, especially caterpillars, has been an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. It has been used ...

Fungus gnats are small black flies, also known as sciarid flies, mushroom flies and mycetophilids. They are a very common pest, especially when plants are grown in pots of soil-free compost. In fact, ...

Like many microbes, there are helpful fungi and harmful fungi. When harmful fungi invade the body, they can be difficult to kill, as they can survive in the environment and re-infect the person ...

Parasitic infections can invade practically any part of the body. Brain parasites, those that infect the central nervous system which includes the brain, are potentially the most damaging and the most ...

Honey fungus forms an underground network of bootlace-like threads called rhizomorphs, which attack the roots of susceptible plants – usually trees and shrubs. The first signs honey fungus might be ...

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Swiss researchers claim to have devised a functional living battery powered by the combined efforts of two types of fungi – all in a biodegradable, non-toxic 3D-printed package.

Have you ever come across a National Geographic article that you could hardly believe? I was shocked when I saw the images of a parasite fungus being able to control other insects. Welcome to the ...