Fungi can be enigmatic organisms. Mushrooms or other structures may be visible above the soil, but beneath lurks a complex network of filaments, or hyphae, known as the mycelium. It is even possible ...

Imagine if a ripped leather jacket could repair itself instead of needing to be replaced. This could one day be a reality, if the jacket is fashioned from fungus, researchers report April 11 in ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Fungi are fascinating lifeforms that defy conventional notions of ...

Normally if a jacket rips you'd either need to repair it or eventually replace it, but what if the jacket could repair itself? This is exactly what scientists have been looking at in a new study on ...