Humans have known about the toxicity of death cap mushrooms for millennia. Yet they continue to pose a significant threat to unsuspecting foragers and mushroom hunters throughout the world. Today, death caps are responsible for more than...

If you've ever heard of ergot fungi, you've likely heard of the nasty side effects of eating them, including convulsions and hallucinations. But like many a toxic substance, scientists have figured out ways to use ergot for...

Turns out doing the crossword is only one way you can keep your head healthy because mushrooms can help your brain cells grow!

Toxic waste, by definition, is harmful to living things, but there are actually a bunch of plants, animals, fungi, and microbes that can help us clean it up! Hosted by: Olivia Gordon

Humans have been taking psilocybin-containing mushrooms for centuries, but there has been recent research into the therapeutic possibilities of this molecule.

Humans have been processing plants for their narcotic effects for at least 5000 years, historically for ceremonial purposes, to deal with harsh environmental conditions or difficult situations, and sometimes even to supplement...

If you've ever put your feet up on a warm summer's day and played "spot the shape in the cloud," you might've seen a kangaroo, a guy preparing to facepalm, maybe a mushroom... On second thought, hopefully not that last one.

There are some foods that are so popular that they are at risk of going extinct. What are they and why is it so difficult to harvest them?

Here's a powerful provocation from artist Jae Rhim Lee. Can we commit our bodies to a cleaner, greener Earth, even after death? Naturally -- using a special burial suit seeded with pollution-gobbling mushrooms. Yes, this just might be...

What do a man, a mushroom, and an elephant have in common? A very long and simple double helix molecule makes us more similar and much more different than any other living thing. But, how does a simple molecule determine the form and...

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Death is what fungi are all about. By feasting on the deceased remains of almost all organisms on the planet, converting the organic matter back into soil from which new life will spring, they perform perhaps the most vital function in...

Want to learn more about the topic in this week's video? Here are some keywords/phrases to get your googling started: <br/>
spore: asexual reproductive agent for fungi

Join Hank Green to learn ten weird, scary, and amazing things fungi can do!

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Paul Andersen surveys the Kingdom Fungi. He starts with a brief description of the fungi phylogeny. He describes some of the major characteristics of fungi; heterotrophy, cell walls of chitin, hyphae, sessile. He describes the...

Mushrooms can be pretty weird! Some have the power to trick animals into caring for them, appear to bleed, or even clean up radiation!

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🎉 Let’s learn the SH sound together! In this fun and interactive video, kids will explore the SH digraph through songs, games, flashcards, and more. Perfect for kindergarten and early elementary learners, this phonics lesson helps...

Are we all related? Yes, in fact, all life is related. You Are Related to a Tomato! A lot of you know that apes and humans share a common ancestor – so you know you’re related to Bonzo the ape at your local zoo. ...

These Spinach & Crepes are soft and stuffed with lemon chicken, spinach, almonds, and ricotta and served under a thick and creamy white sauce.

Howcast - There are probably wild plants growing in your own backyard—or at least in a nearby public park—just waiting to become a free, tasty meal. Just make sure they’re actually edible.

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Make this creamy mushroom pasta dish on days when you need a big bowl of comfort. Cream, parmesan, white wine, lemon zest and parsley make this a rich and flavourful dinner.