TAMPA (BLOOM) – For centuries, mushrooms have been revered in various cultures for their mystical properties and health benefits. Today, modern science is beginning to uncover the truth behind the ...

India may be one of the world's largest producers of legumes and other protein-rich crops, the country is still alarmingly protein-deficient. According to a recent survey by the Indian Market Research ...

In a bid to find new ways to feed people, a team of Cornell University food science researchers are eyeing networks of fungi ...

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A battery that needs feeding instead of charging? This is exactly what researchers have achieved with their 3D-printed, biodegradable fungal battery. The living battery could supply power to sensors ...

There are a few different ways to keep brassica plants thriving, but one seemingly-universal fertilizer isn't going to do ...

A surprising discovery by German researchers has identified fungi capable of breaking down synthetic plastics, potentially offering a natural solution to one of the planet’s biggest environmental ...