The largest organism in the world isn’t the blue whale, weighing in at 150 tons. That’s about 75 Chevy Silverados. It’s not the African bush elephant, either, clocking in at a measly six tons. The ...

This is the first part of Rob Zimmer's Wildlife in Winter series that will continue all season long. Learn all about the wonders of wildife in winter, as well as some of the best places to view winter ...

Mushrooms come in all kinds of colors. If you get out into the woods, or even in your backyard or a park, you’ll notice all kinds of fungi this fall — thanks to our extraordinarily wet summer. And ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The new Book of Fungi, by Peter Roberts and Shelley Evans, is a ...

We call them “slime molds.” They can be slimy, but they aren’t molds. For a long time they were categorized as fungi. They ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the living world, from microbes to ecosystems. The soil fungus Morchella crassipes, also known as thick-footed morel, is a ...

That’s it. I’m leaving the country. Since Planet Earth II isn’t available stateside yet, I can’t in my right mind live here knowing that there are other people in this world enjoying the soul lifting ...