Fungi capable of eating human beings 'from inside out' spreading in new regions: Study 

NASA has awarded $2 million in funding to a project that aims to grow habitats on the Moon and Mars using fungi. The "Mycotecture Off-Planet" project, led by researchers at NASA's Ames Research Center, is exploring the use of fungal mycelia to construct livable structures for future space explorers.

NASA backs plan to make homes with fungi on Moon and Mars

Researchers have uncovered several new species of fungi lurking in the sediment of riverbeds across Spain, raising concerns about their potential harm to humans.

Discovery of mysterious fungi lurking in Spanish riverbeds sparks warnings

Trees and fungi have been in a symbiotic relationship for millions of years. Their relationship flourishes because they help each other. However, with climate change laddering, this relationship is being threatened.

Global warming & water stress disturb fungal networks

Research by Syracuse university and the University of Minnesota shines new light on the deteriorating relationship between trees and fungi. Findings reveal that the combined effects of warming and water stress will likely result in major disturbances of fungal networks.

Global warming weakens fungal networks due to climate change | WION Climate Tracker

A cleansing programme being run by the University of California Riverside is helping California get rid of industrial waste with the help of plants and fungi. The plants, referred to as solar-powered vacuum cleaners by experts, have an extraordinary ability to suck out heavy metals from soil and rid it completely of all forms of pollutants.

California researchers successfully rid soil of industrial waste using plants and fungi

In 2016, scientists had created fabric out of fungi in laboratories, they used a technique called 'Biofabrication'. This futuristic material is strong and durable. The best part is that it needs no stitching. For further details, watch the video.

Scientists develop fabric made of 'Fungi' which needs no stitching

Evolution is constantly happening in the world as species adapt to the changing environment. Alyson explains how a new study reveals that rising temperatures may cause fungi to be more dangerous to humans as they adapt to it.

Pathogenic Fungi dangerous to humans | WION Climate Tracker

Among the "wild and fantastic" species discovered in the Cairngorms is a type of fungus that has never before been observed in science.A hitherto undiscovered Squamanita species was discovered as a result of the study, which involved hillwalkers gathering soil samples from some of Scotland's highest summits.

New species of fungi unknown to science discovered in Scotland's Cairngorm mountains

Scientists in Denmark are fermenting seaweed on fungi to develop the closest substitute for seafood yet. They are working with Alchemist, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, to meet demand from diners for sustainable plant-based alternatives that are as good as or better than the real thing.

Danish scientists working on developing seafood substitute using seaweed and fungi

Do fungi communicate with each other like humans? Well, anyone would say no. But a new study suggests that they may be great communicators. The secret of their communication seems to have been spilled by the mathematical analysis of the electrical signals' the fungi send to one another.

Believe it or not: Fungi talk to each other like humans, claims study

Western states in the US have been dealing with the increase in wildfires. Environmentalists have been concerned about the toxin chemicals released from burned homes into the soil. A non-profit organization in California is using mushrooms to clean up the environment. WION brings you a report.

Fighting the impact of US wildfires with mushrooms

A group of researchers have found that humans could live on Mars only if fungi found inside the Chernobyl nuclear reactor is used to protect against radiation. According to researchers, a layer of fungus, that is around 21 centimetres thick, could "largely negate the annual dose-equivalent of the radiation environment on the surface of Mars".

Fungus found in Chernobyl could protect humans from deadly radiations on Mars

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome kills over 50 children in Bihar. Bihar has been battling 'AES' for 25 years. 'AES' can be caused by Bacteria, Fungi, & Viruses. UP was also hitted hard by 'AES' in 2017. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: 'Acute Encephalitis Syndrome' Breakout

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