Fungi live in all corners of the world. They live in soil, float in the air, and thrive in oceans. They recycle nutrients, form alliances with plants, and sometimes infect them with disease. Though ...

The study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, shows that early interactions between fungi and algae may have played a key role in the spread of life across the continents "As a group, fungi are ...

New research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution sheds light on the timelines and pathways of evolution of fungi, finding evidence of their influence on ancient terrestrial ecosystems. The study, ...

Fungi are among the most important organisms on Earth. Even though most of the world's described 157,000 fungal species are only visible with a microscope, these organisms are essential to our ...

Learn about the fascinating life cycle of mushrooms, their role in the ecosystem, and how to identify various species. Guided Nature Walk: Venture into the forest with expert guides to discover ...

GENEVA (Reuters) - Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats like deforestation and agricultural expansion, the latest ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A new study claims that Prototaxites, which have defied ...

Sue Limentani, from the Friends of Holt Island Nature Reserve, describes some bizarre fungi you might see in the woods this winter.

When Ellen Schonken, senior in ACES, first went to Urbana’s Central Illinois Bat Festival last year, she immediately spoke with organizers about creating a festival in a field she was interested in: ...