It's fair to say 2025 has been a big year for mushrooms — and not in a good way. But the ABC Science team is here to show you that there's much more to fungi than their toxins. While you might not ...

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You do not have to be a nature enthusiast to appreciate the planting of spaced-out trees alongside city sidewalks, giving a splash of color and life to the urban surroundings. However, because of the ...

Death cap mushrooms are back in the news. Amanita phalloides has once again been linked to poisonings, this time lacing beef Wellingtons served at a family meal in Leongatha, Australia, which resulted ...

In 1997, at age 19, Toby Kiers talked her way into the Smithsonian's renowned tropical research institute on Barro Colorado, an island in the middle of the Panama Canal. The scientists studied the ...

In Lena Mueller’s lab at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, dead plants are OK. “Don’t worry, it’s on purpose,” said Kelly Semtner, Mueller’s high school intern, gesturing at a row of wilted ...

In recent decades, fungi have emerged as increasingly important players in global health, agriculture, and ecosystem stability. Many species once confined to particular regions are now appearing in ...

Acne is among the most widespread skin conditions globally, affecting individuals of all ages-though it's most commonly linked to adolescence. However, acne isn't a uniform condition; it appears in ...