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Scientists aboard the International Space Station successfully used bacteria and fungi to extract platinum and other valuable metals from asteroid samples in microgravity. This breakthrough could help future space explorers build habitats and life support systems without shipping materials from Earth.
British farms are getting a major tech upgrade with £50 million in funding for innovative tools that boost productivity while protecting the planet. From living biopesticides to tree-strengthening fungi, these nature-based solutions are helping farmers grow more food with fewer chemicals.
Scientists in Chile discovered that one ancient alerce tree supports more than twice the fungal diversity of younger trees, creating an underground network that sustains entire forest ecosystems. This groundbreaking research reveals how millennia-old trees act as irreplaceable biodiversity hubs.
Scientists in China have engineered plants that naturally glow in the dark using firefly and fungi genes, offering a zero-electricity lighting solution for parks and public spaces. Over 20 species, including orchids and sunflowers, now shine at night.
Fungi sustain 90% of plant life on Earth, yet only two species are protected in the U.S. Now scientists are winning major awards and launching campaigns to give these invisible ecosystem heroes the recognition they deserve.
Scientists found over 300 types of fungi beneath a single ancient cypress in Chile, more than double any tree they've studied. This hidden partnership could be a game-changer for protecting forests and fighting climate change.
Researchers successfully grew chickpeas to produce seeds in simulated lunar soil for the first time using earthworms and fungi. The breakthrough could help future moon settlers grow their own food.
Scientists in Japan discovered a microscopic fungus that naturally kills toxic algae responsible for harmful ocean blooms. The adaptable parasite could reveal a hidden force that helps keep coastal waters healthy.
Researchers successfully grew chickpeas in lunar soil by adding compost from worms and helpful fungi, bringing moon farming closer to reality. The breakthrough could help future astronauts grow their own food instead of relying on expensive supply trips from Earth.
Scientists in Cumbria are studying underground fungal networks that act like tree support systems, research that could transform how England plants its ambitious 260,000 hectares of new woodland. The tiny organisms might be the secret to helping young trees survive and thrive.
Major fashion brands are switching to mycelium, a fungi-based material that looks exactly like leather but biodegrades completely. The innovative alternative could transform how we make everything from handbags to coffins.
New research reveals that ancient microbes called Asgard archaea could use oxygen, finally explaining how complex life emerged. This discovery solves a decades-old mystery about how all plants, animals, and fungi came to exist.
Ten European countries just signed a historic agreement to build enough offshore wind energy to power 143 million homes by 2050. From Portugal's renewable energy triumph to fungi that could help save the planet, 2026 is already delivering real climate wins.
Scientists are mapping vast underground fungal networks that hold more than 13 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide. These invisible ecosystems connect 90% of all plants and could be crucial for fighting climate change.
Swedish researchers discovered that mycoprotein from edible fungi digests just as efficiently as chicken and fish, opening new doors for sustainable food production. The breakthrough could help feed more people while reducing our environmental footprint.
Australian researchers have transformed discarded mattresses into safe, sustainable building insulation by growing fungus with shredded foam. The breakthrough could rescue 740,000 mattresses from landfills each year while creating materials that perform as well as commercial insulation.
After France banned copper pesticides that protected wine grapes, a new plant-based fungicide offers hope to an industry devastated by climate-driven mildew outbreaks. The sustainable solution could rescue vineyards facing their smallest harvest in a century.
Scientists believe mysterious 400-million-year-old fossils that towered over early Earth belong to an entirely new branch of life. The discovery could add a seventh kingdom to the tree of life alongside plants, animals, and fungi.
Scientists studying 400-million-year-old fossils now believe towering Prototaxites organisms might represent an entirely new kingdom of life, equal to plants, animals, and fungi. These telephone pole-sized structures ruled Earth before trees existed.
Scientists are celebrating carbon-sucking fungi, coral reefs fighting hunger, rare whale babies, and France banning toxic forever chemicals. These breakthroughs show real progress is happening for our planet.