Topic: Fungi and Molds

At Mycelium school students grow, absorb, and latch onto new ideas

The Mycelium School, planned for Asheville, N.C., will use hands-on learning, community service, and a social entrepreneurship curriculum to help students build self-reliance and confidence.

Scientists discover that amoebas have developed rudimentary agriculture

Once the amoebae reach their destination, slime molds seed the area with the bacteria, ensuring any amoeba offspring will have plenty to eat.

Pet food recall: Is your pet's food on the list?

Pet food recall: Kroger is recalling three brands of cat food and dog food due to possible contamination by aflatoxin.

An extinction that leaves sameness in its wake

Mushrooms: Shiitakes, oysters, and lion's manes on logs

Across the country, mushroom cultivation is experiencing 'another Renaissance.'

‘Ark’ races to rescue jungle frogs

As lethal fungus spreads, captive amphibians are bred for eventual return to the wild.

Paleontology, without the fossils

Scientists look at ‘genetic footprints’ in yeast and study mineral development to learn more about Earth's primordial past.

My basement has turned into an air conditioner museum

I've collected window units of all sizes, new and antique. Some are clean, others have filters loaded with dust mites and black mold spores.

My basement has turned into an air conditioner museum