From root zones to gut flora, a new map reveals how unseen microbes sustain our food supply - and what happens when they vanish.

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Are fungi animal, vegetable or mineral? Answer: none of the above! Fungi are a broad group of organisms in their own ...

Microbiologist Dr Primrose Freestone reveals the perfect way to wash your socks to avoid creating a 'miniature rainforest of ...

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As humankind’s population continues to grow we’re running into a bit of a tradeoff, we’re destroying the habitats of animals to build farms to feed ourselves and releasing a ton of carbon while we do ...

T he Darwin Tree of Life (DToL) project aims to sequence the genomes of all animals, fungi and plants found in Great Britain ...

Burn morel mushrooms are coveted for their tastiness. They're enigmatic and finicky. And they love a good wildfire.

To properly sanitise your socks: Turn them inside out before washing to expose the inner surface, where most microbes ...

Learn how to get rid of fungus gnats in your house plants and apply strategies to avoid having problems with them in the ...

Think your socks are clean? You might need to think again. They can carry millions of bacteria and fungi – and even link ...

In ecosystems around the world, fungi play crucial roles in supporting plant life. Their ability to form connections between ...