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US President Donald Trump Wants 'Nicki Minaj-Style Nails', Expert Shares Why They Can Be A Health Disaster
Long extensions can leave natural nails brittle. They become vulnerable to fungal infection and inflammation
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Chernobyl's Black Fungi Thrive On Radiation And Could Help Protect Life In Space
This cool discovery in the ruins of Chernobyl is now helping to understand how life on Earth copes with radiation, and how humans can stay safe in space in the future.
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Mushrooms Could Power Future Eco-Friendly Computers, Study Suggests
Researchers at The Ohio State University have turned mushrooms into organic memory devices that mimic brain-like computing. The fungal circuits, powered by shiitake and button mushrooms, can switch between electrical states thousands of times per second, offering a biodegradable, low-cost alternative to conventional microchips.
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Sweet-Smelling Fungi At Centre Of Australian Triple-Murder Trial
The triple-murder trial of Australian Erin Patterson revolves around an innocuous-looking mushroom with a "slightly sweet" smell and a sinister name.
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US Firm Uses Fungi To Develop Formula To Break Plastic In Baby Diapers
Disposable diapers contribute significantly to landfill waste, taking up to 300-500 years to decompose.
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Aspergillus: The Fungi That Can Eat Humans 'Inside Out', Spark A Pandemic
Aspergillus species are "widespread environmental saprotrophs" that can cause severe infections in humans, livestock, and plants.
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Can Aspergillus Fungus Cause The Next Deadliest Outbreak? All You Need To Know
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Aspergillus fumigatus as a significant threat, emphasising the need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
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Fungi Vital To Life Face Growing Risk Of Extinction: Study
Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats like deforestation and agricultural expansion, the latest 'Red List' of threatened species showed on Thursday.
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Mind-Controlling Fungus That Turns Spiders into Zombies Found in Ireland
A newly discovered fungus in Ireland has been found to infect and manipulate cave spiders, forcing them out of their hiding places before killing them and using their bodies to release spores. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honour of Sir David Attenborough, the fungus was first discovered in an old gunpowder store in 2021. Researchers suggest it...
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New 'Mycotrophic' Orchid Species Discovered In Andhra Pradesh
A team of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) here recently discovered a new species of orchid in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district. The rare orchid flourishes without sunlight, relying on fungi in leaf litter for nutrients.
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US President Donald Trump Wants 'Nicki Minaj-Style Nails', Expert Shares Why They Can Be A Health Disaster
Long extensions can leave natural nails brittle. They become vulnerable to fungal infection and inflammation
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Chernobyl's Black Fungi Thrive On Radiation And Could Help Protect Life In Space
This cool discovery in the ruins of Chernobyl is now helping to understand how life on Earth copes with radiation, and how humans can stay safe in space in the future.
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Mushrooms Could Power Future Eco-Friendly Computers, Study Suggests
Researchers at The Ohio State University have turned mushrooms into organic memory devices that mimic brain-like computing. The fungal circuits, powered by shiitake and button mushrooms, can switch between electrical states thousands of times per second, offering a biodegradable, low-cost alternative to conventional microchips.
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Sweet-Smelling Fungi At Centre Of Australian Triple-Murder Trial
The triple-murder trial of Australian Erin Patterson revolves around an innocuous-looking mushroom with a "slightly sweet" smell and a sinister name.
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US Firm Uses Fungi To Develop Formula To Break Plastic In Baby Diapers
Disposable diapers contribute significantly to landfill waste, taking up to 300-500 years to decompose.
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Aspergillus: The Fungi That Can Eat Humans 'Inside Out', Spark A Pandemic
Aspergillus species are "widespread environmental saprotrophs" that can cause severe infections in humans, livestock, and plants.
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Can Aspergillus Fungus Cause The Next Deadliest Outbreak? All You Need To Know
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Aspergillus fumigatus as a significant threat, emphasising the need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
-
Fungi Vital To Life Face Growing Risk Of Extinction: Study
Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats like deforestation and agricultural expansion, the latest 'Red List' of threatened species showed on Thursday.
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Mind-Controlling Fungus That Turns Spiders into Zombies Found in Ireland
A newly discovered fungus in Ireland has been found to infect and manipulate cave spiders, forcing them out of their hiding places before killing them and using their bodies to release spores. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honour of Sir David Attenborough, the fungus was first discovered in an old gunpowder store in 2021. Researchers suggest it...
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New 'Mycotrophic' Orchid Species Discovered In Andhra Pradesh
A team of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) here recently discovered a new species of orchid in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district. The rare orchid flourishes without sunlight, relying on fungi in leaf litter for nutrients.
