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Nearly 5 million veterans have used magic mushrooms, LSD or MDMA, study finds
— An estimated 4.8 million U.S.
Woman Notices Mushrooms In Her Yard Growing In Strange Pattern. Then People Warn Her What It Really Is: ‘Respectfully Get OUT’
— A woman discovered a circular pattern of mushrooms growing in her yard and received warnings online that it was a "fairy circle," a naturally occurring p…
These Psychedelics Spark Visions of Elves, Gods, and Rebirth—And May Have Changed Human History Forever
— Some psychedelics produce experiences that cultures have attributed to encounters with supernatural entities, and historical use of such substances may have…
Under the Arctic: Fungi on the ocean floor surprise researchers
— Researchers discovered fungi on the Arctic ocean floor, an unexpected finding in an extreme environment.
The Last Of Us Premiere Originally Had A Very Different Opening Scene
— HBO's "The Last of Us" premiere deviated from the game's opening, and showrunners considered an even more different approach before settling on their final choice.
The ‘Parasite of Parasites’ Has Been Discovered in the Tropical Forests of Borneo
— Scientists in Borneo have discovered a fungus that parasitizes cordyceps, the fungi that infect and manipulate ant behavior.
On the Other Side of the Mountain
— I can't write a summary for this.
Top manufacturers of cordyceps militaris mushroom in India
— India hosts several manufacturers of cordyceps militaris, a medicinal mushroom cultivated for functional food and supplement markets amid growing global demand.
Mushroom Behind 'Tiny Human' Visions Lacks Genes For Known Psychedelics
— A mushroom species known for causing hallucinations of diminutive humanoid figures apparently lacks the genetic machinery to produce psilocybin or other…
New Amazon species mimics a spider-infecting fungus, and researchers thought it was a mushroom
— Researchers in Ecuador's Amazon initially identified a spider-mimicking organism as a mushroom, only to discover it was actually a spider that had evolved to resemble a fungus that infects spiders.
Do not leave fungi out of impact assessments
— Fungi should be included in environmental impact assessments, according to correspondence published in a scientific journal, as they have been largely ex…
Family of South Australian fashion icon Carol Foord demands justice after fatal magic mushroom session
— The family of a 72-year-old South Australian fashion icon is seeking justice following her death after consuming psilocybin-containing mushrooms inte…
Newly-discovered fungus spider is like something out of The Last of US
— A newly discovered Amazonian spider mimics the appearance of a parasitic fungus, resembling the infected creatures depicted in The Last of Us.
Fog, Symbiosis, and Survival: The Ecological Architecture of the Grit Crust From the Atacama Desert Represents a Lichen Holobiome Rather Than a Soil Microbiome
— Researchers studying biological soil crusts in the Atacama Desert found that these structures function as lichen-dominated fungal communities rather than…
Prime Day Mushroom Coffee Deals: Start Here (2026)
— Mushroom coffee blends are on sale during Prime Day, with WIRED recommending several options that don't have an unpleasant taste.
Spora Spins Mushrooms Into Luxury Accessories, Tableware and Fine Art
— Spora, a London-based biotech company, preserves and processes wild fungal DNA from South America to create luxury accessories, tableware, and fine art.
Cannabis calendar: Mushroom speed dating
— A cannabis publication's calendar event pairs the plant with mushroom consumption during a speed dating activity, though the excerpt does not specify the event's details or date.
‘Last of Us’ Zombie Spider Discovered in the Amazon
— A newly discovered spider species in the Amazon has evolved to mimic the appearance of a spider infected with a parasitic fungus, using this deceptive resemblance as a defense against predators.
Deep in the Jungles of Borneo, Scientists Just Discovered a “Hyperparasite” Organism That Preys on Zombie Fungi
— Scientists in Borneo have discovered a parasitic organism that preys on fungi that have already parasitized insects, representing an unusual example of a hyperparasite operating within the fungal food chain.
Easter Eggs Only True Fans Noticed In Sonic The Hedgehog 2
— I can't summarize this article.
Here’s to Dads Who Made Fatherhood Their Psychedelic Integration
— A new article explores fathers who have integrated psychedelic experiences into their parenting, alongside coverage of aging psychedelic enthusiasts, **mushr…
Magic mushrooms found to reduce cocaine addiction
— Research suggests psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may help reduce cocaine addiction.
A Woman With Alzheimer’s Spoke in Full Sentences After Taking Psilocybin, Case Study Says
— A case study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience describes a woman with Alzheimer's disease who demonstrated improved speech production after taking psilocybin.
A parasite that attacks other parasites? What scientists found in Borneo’s rainforest sounds like something out of science fiction
— Scientists in Borneo's rainforest discovered a fungus that parasitizes other parasites, representing an unusual ecological relationship in the forest ecosystem.
Scientists just found something weird inside moss
— Scientists discovered fungal structures inside moss tissue that appear to play a role in the plant's remarkable ability to survive extreme desiccation and recover quickly after rehydration.
Functional Mushrooms for Sleep: What the Science Says About Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps & Longevity
— Research examines potential sleep benefits of cordyceps, reishi, lion's mane, and other functional mushrooms, though the scientific evidence remains limited.
Advocates welcome Saskatchewan MP’s bill to remove barriers to psilocybin assisted therapy
— A Saskatchewan MP introduced legislation to remove regulatory barriers to psilocybin-assisted therapy, which advocates say could expand access to treatme…
Mushrooms Used to Clean E. Coli from Rivers and Immediately Implemented in England
— Researchers found that mushrooms can filter E.
Scientists discover new parasite in jungle that preys on insect-killing "zombie fungus"
— Malaysian scientists identified a newly discovered parasitic fungus that preys on cordyceps, the insect-controlling fungi known for infecting and manipulating host behavior.
The mycelial network organization adapts to facilitate new substrate colonization and fruiting in Agaricus bisporus
— A study of the button mushroom *Agaricus bisporus* found that its mycelial network reorganizes its structure to support both colonization of new growing substrate and subsequent fruiting body development.
We Are Admittedly a Bit Startled by This Medical Case Report About Giving an Elderly Woman With Advanced Alzheimer’s a Gigantic Dose of Psychedelic Mushrooms Just to See What Would Happen
— Scientists administered a large dose of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms, to an elderly woman with advanced Alzheimer's…
Psilocybin May Change How Your Brain Communicates — New Imaging Data Shows How
— New imaging data reveals that psilocybin alters communication patterns between different regions of the brain, according to recent neuroscience research.
A Hidden Universe: Underground Fungi Could Stretch to the Sun Nearly a Billion Times
— The article speculates on the vast scale of underground fungal networks, suggesting they could theoretically extend to the sun nearly a billion times if stretched end-to-end.
Scientists discover 'hyperparasite' in Malaysia Borneo jungle
— Scientists in Malaysian Borneo identified a new parasitic fungus that attacks "zombie fungi," which are fungi that infect insects and control their behavior.