Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d
This Parasitic Fungus Turns Flies Into Zombie Insects
The white stuff that engulfs these flies is a fungus called Entomophthora muscae — Entomophthora translates to “ destroyer of ...
Phys.org1d
New tools give researchers hope for fungus-ravaged US bats
Standing at a woodland entrance to the world's longest cave system in Kentucky, a park ranger warns those about to enter of ...
That’s not blood, it’s a fungus oozing excess juice
Related: Is this the creepiest fungus in the forest? Yes, definitely.] Laura Baisas: Tell me a bit about Hydnellum peckii.
‘Whiskey Fungus’ Is Dividing a Maine Resort Town—and Rankling Alcohol Giants
The black mold, an offshoot of the aging process, is causing headaches for local distilleries and the makers of Jack Daniel’s ...
Unlocking Nature’s Secret Weapon: Fungus That Fights Cancer
New research into a chemical from a caterpillar fungus, known for its potential as a cancer treatment, has shown how it ...
Deadly Bat Fungus Found in California Could Cause White-Nose Syndrome
White-nose syndrome fungus threatens the state's bat populations, posing risks with far-reaching impacts on the entire ...
WFIU1d
Fungus seen in eight Indiana counties threatens soybeans
A new fungus is becoming more widespread in the Midwest and threatening soybean crops. Red crown rot, or calonectria ...
The Independent on MSN6d
Deadly fungus that killed millions of bats now found in Southern California
Bats are important for US agriculture, helping farmers by providing the equivalent of $3.7 billion worth of insect pest ...