The structural properties in the mycelium of a common soil mold show promise in biomedical applications, such as hydrogels and tissue scaffolding. (Nanowerk News) Fungi are vital to natural ecosystems ...

A walk through a forest is a treat for the senses. Just stop and look, listen, and touch what is around you. The sunlight glinting through the branches, the rustle of leaves, and the rough texture of ...

Native prairie ecosystems have been disappearing across North America since the agricultural revolution of the 1800s. The increased need for higher crop yields, infrastructure, and resource extraction ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This microscopic, parasitic fungus evolved to hijack ants’ ...