Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about mycology, curated daily by BrightWire.
A mushroom once thought extinct in the region has been rediscovered in the Dutch countryside, offering hope that nature can recover when we understand environmental challenges. The find is helping scientists study soil health and the nitrogen crisis.
Beatrix Potter didn't just write beloved children's books. She was also a pioneering mycologist whose 350 fungus illustrations are still used by scientists today.
A growing community of Black mycologists is discovering thousands of new fungi species while reconnecting with African diasporic history. Their work reveals how mushrooms sustained freedom seekers and continue to empower communities today.
