What is a mushroom, exactly? Ask the average consumer and they’ll likely reply that mushrooms are short stems with lid-like caps on the top, found in the produce section as well as growing in the wild ...

It’s a simple question, right? The vast majority of us would describe a mushroom as a stem topped with an umbrella-like cap. But believe it or not, defining what actually constitutes a mushroom has ...

If all living organisms on Earth evolved from a single cell 3.5 billion years ago, it stands to reason that they’re a lot alike. And, scientists have noted that fungi are characteristically even ...

Fed on straw, sawdust, cardboard, and leftover coffee grounds, root-like mycelium networks knit scraps into lightweight foams, boards, and fabrics that are beginning to challenge traditional plastics, ...

Growing food from microbes – whether it’s meat alternatives or high-intensity sweeteners - is more efficient and in many cases more sustainable than raising animals or growing crops. But if we want to ...

From pea protein substitutes to whole cut meat alternatives and pet food, the versatility of mycelium is helping to attract a growing number of start-ups to the space. How are entrepreneurs innovating ...

Its no secret that the fashion industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, respond to consumer demand, comply with evolving environmental regulations and meet ...

Is Fungus the Plastic of the Future? This video explores mycelium technology as a potential plastic-like replacement, highlighting its numerous uses and opportunities for creating sustainable products ...

Pakistan might have found its answer to the plastic crisis, and it came from a lab at Quaid-i-Azam University. Amal Shahid ...