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New 'Mycotrophic' Orchid Species Discovered In Andhra Pradesh
A team of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) here recently discovered a new species of orchid in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district. The rare orchid flourishes without sunlight, relying on fungi in leaf litter for nutrients.
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Study Reveals Ant Agriculture Began 66 Million Years Ago
A recent study reveals that ant agriculture originated 66 million years ago, following the asteroid impact that led to the dinosaurs' extinction. This event allowed fungi to flourish in the aftermath, as they thrived on decaying plant matter. It was found that while the initial partnership formed post-impact, ants did not develop advanced farming t...
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New Study Shows Music Can Boost Plant Growth
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
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How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
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How To Clean Copper Water Bottles - Try These 4 Effective Tips
According to Ayurveda, copper has natural purification properties that help kill moulds, fungi, bacteria and other such microorganisms in the water.
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Mushroom Sprouting From Frog's Side In Western Ghats Baffles Scientists
This finding raises numerous questions regarding the ecological dynamics and potential symbiotic relationships between amphibians and fungi in their natural habitats.
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Fungi And Flatworms: Scientists Want More Diverse Nature Emojis
The researchers also noted there were no emojis representing either platyhelminths (flatworms, including tapeworms) or nematodes, despite there being more than 20,000 platyhelminth species and almost 20,000 nematode species.
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400 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Oldest Evidence Of Fungal Disease
Researchers discover a 407-million-year-old fossilized fungus, named Potteromyces asteroxylicola, in the Rhynie Chert, shedding light on early disease history and fungi's role in shaping Earth.
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Beef Wellington, 3 Deaths, And A Mushroom Mystery In Australia
A mushroom mystery gripping Australia began to unravel Monday, with an amateur cook saying she accidentally put lethal fungi in a beef Wellington dish now linked to three deaths.
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Are Mushrooms Safe For Diabetics? Here's What You Need To Know
We discuss whether mushrooms can be added to a diabetes diet as well as other possible benefits they could provide.
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Goodbye Monsoon Miseries! 5 Essential Tips To Avoid Foodborne Diseases
High humidity, coupled with increased moisture in the air, creates favourable conditions for the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungi during monsoon.
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Kolkata Man Infected By Killer Plant Fungus In World's First Case
The patient, a professional plant mycologist, had spent a considerable amount of time working with decaying material, mushrooms, and various plant fungi.
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This Method Could Feed Millions While Capturing Tonnes Of Carbon: Study
According to research, fungi that grow next to trees can provide enough healthy food each year to feed nearly 19 million people.
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"Should've Called It...": Keanu Reeves Reacts To Fungus-Killing Bacteria Named After Him
The new molecule "kills so efficiently that we named it after Keanu Reeves because he, too, is extremely deadly in his roles," scientists said.
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The Last of Us Episode 5 Trailer: A Highly Infected Bloater Terrorises the Kansas City Ruins
The Last of Us episode 5 trailer is out, teasing a terrifying new adversary in the Bloater, the fourth and final evolutionary stage, after having been exposed to the Cordyceps fungi for years. The episode sees Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) teaming up with siblings Henry (Lamar Johnson) and Sam (Keivonn Montreal Woodard), leading the ...
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New 'Mycotrophic' Orchid Species Discovered In Andhra Pradesh
A team of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) here recently discovered a new species of orchid in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district. The rare orchid flourishes without sunlight, relying on fungi in leaf litter for nutrients.
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Study Reveals Ant Agriculture Began 66 Million Years Ago
A recent study reveals that ant agriculture originated 66 million years ago, following the asteroid impact that led to the dinosaurs' extinction. This event allowed fungi to flourish in the aftermath, as they thrived on decaying plant matter. It was found that while the initial partnership formed post-impact, ants did not develop advanced farming t...
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New Study Shows Music Can Boost Plant Growth
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
-
How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
-
How To Clean Copper Water Bottles - Try These 4 Effective Tips
According to Ayurveda, copper has natural purification properties that help kill moulds, fungi, bacteria and other such microorganisms in the water.
-
Mushroom Sprouting From Frog's Side In Western Ghats Baffles Scientists
This finding raises numerous questions regarding the ecological dynamics and potential symbiotic relationships between amphibians and fungi in their natural habitats.
-
Fungi And Flatworms: Scientists Want More Diverse Nature Emojis
The researchers also noted there were no emojis representing either platyhelminths (flatworms, including tapeworms) or nematodes, despite there being more than 20,000 platyhelminth species and almost 20,000 nematode species.
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400 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Oldest Evidence Of Fungal Disease
Researchers discover a 407-million-year-old fossilized fungus, named Potteromyces asteroxylicola, in the Rhynie Chert, shedding light on early disease history and fungi's role in shaping Earth.
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Beef Wellington, 3 Deaths, And A Mushroom Mystery In Australia
A mushroom mystery gripping Australia began to unravel Monday, with an amateur cook saying she accidentally put lethal fungi in a beef Wellington dish now linked to three deaths.
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Are Mushrooms Safe For Diabetics? Here's What You Need To Know
We discuss whether mushrooms can be added to a diabetes diet as well as other possible benefits they could provide.
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Goodbye Monsoon Miseries! 5 Essential Tips To Avoid Foodborne Diseases
High humidity, coupled with increased moisture in the air, creates favourable conditions for the growth of bacteria, mold, and fungi during monsoon.
-
Kolkata Man Infected By Killer Plant Fungus In World's First Case
The patient, a professional plant mycologist, had spent a considerable amount of time working with decaying material, mushrooms, and various plant fungi.
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This Method Could Feed Millions While Capturing Tonnes Of Carbon: Study
According to research, fungi that grow next to trees can provide enough healthy food each year to feed nearly 19 million people.
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"Should've Called It...": Keanu Reeves Reacts To Fungus-Killing Bacteria Named After Him
The new molecule "kills so efficiently that we named it after Keanu Reeves because he, too, is extremely deadly in his roles," scientists said.
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The Last of Us Episode 5 Trailer: A Highly Infected Bloater Terrorises the Kansas City Ruins
The Last of Us episode 5 trailer is out, teasing a terrifying new adversary in the Bloater, the fourth and final evolutionary stage, after having been exposed to the Cordyceps fungi for years. The episode sees Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) teaming up with siblings Henry (Lamar Johnson) and Sam (Keivonn Montreal Woodard), leading the ...
