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Common puffball fungus (Apioperdon pyriforme) emitting spores into the air. Spores are ejected when the fungus is disturbed, such as by falling raindrops. Scotland, UK. October.

Humans

How our ancestors used mushrooms to change the course of human history

Mushrooms have been used by ancient humans for millennia, but archaeologists have only just uncovered their pivotal role in shaping civilisation

Features

Weird and wonderful fungi should be so much more than sci-fi villains

Life

Weird and wonderful fungi should be so much more than sci-fi villains

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Life

Why did magic mushrooms evolve? We may finally have the answer

News

Lichen: Image made using visible light (sun or Xenon flash), the two

Environment

How lab-grown lichen could help us to build habitations on Mars

Features

'Horrific and beautiful' whale rescue image wins photography prize

Life

'Horrific and beautiful' whale rescue image wins photography prize

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The exceptionally tasty new fermented foods being cooked up in the lab

Health

The exceptionally tasty new fermented foods being cooked up in the lab

Features

virola theiodora Page 244

Life

Amazing images expose inner world of mind-blowing plants and fungi

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Deadly poisonous white mushrooms (Amanita phalloides, death cap) grow in forest

Environment

The deadliest mushroom, the death cap, is still concocting new poisons

Features

Mycena sp. Litter life (opposite) Page 85

Life

Enchanting photos of 'bizarre' mushrooms showcase fungi diversity

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Coral reef

Life

How symbiosis made Earth what it is – and why it’s key to our future

Two life forms living together helped spark the evolution of all complex life. By learning to appreciate this process more fully, we might be able to harness it to heal our planet too

Features

Video

Unlocking genetic secrets of the world's most vital fungi collection

Video

Life

Is the fungal science in The Last of Us going off the rails?

Comment

Life

Living material made from fungus could make buildings more sustainable

News

Life

Stunning new animated series tells the story of a cure-all mushroom

Culture