Tag Archives: fungus

Fungi as carbon keepers

By Stephen Ornes / April 11, 2013
A recent study of forested Swedish islands found that tiny fungi in the soil store most of the carbon found in the forest floor. Credit: Photo courtesy of Karina Clemmensen

A common type of fungus stores most of a forest floor’s carbon underground

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Sniffing out truffle scent

By Roberta Kwok / April 30, 2012
A new study found that a truffle’s DNA plays a key role in determining its distinctive smell. Credit: Richard Splivallo

Genetics, not geography, plays key role in the aroma of the delicacy

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Fast-flying fungal spores

By Jennifer Cutraro / October 14, 2008

Using high-speed cameras, scientists identify the fastest spores on Earth.

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When fungi and algae marry

By Emily Sohn / March 12, 2008

Lichens live in nearly every environment on Earth, but scientists are still discovering basic information about them.

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Fungus Hunt

By Emily Sohn / July 1, 2005

Scientists are collecting information to create a family tree for fungi (and mushrooms).

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