Bitter Bolete (Tylopilus felleus): History, Ecology, and Identification
The Bitter Bolete is a bitter lookalike of the Porcini. Learn all about its history, ecology, identification, and traditional significance.
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Mycology knowledge, species profiles and research news — originally written, with cited sources. New articles 1–2× per week.
Fungi and Climate Change: What a Newly Discovered Amazon Frog Teaches Us About Hidden Species and Our Forests
A newly discovered Amazon frog shows how much biodiversity remains hidden — and what that means for fungi, climate change, and forest soils.
Mushrooms and Climate Change: When Poisonings Become an Unexpected Danger
Mushrooms and climate change: New reports show how shifting weather raises poisoning risks. FungiFind explains the background, phenology, and protection.
Fungi and Climate Change: How Fungal Infections Are Adapting to Warming
Fungi and climate change: New studies show how fungal infections are adapting to higher temperatures and becoming a threat to public health.
Mushrooms, Cuisine, Mycology: What Lies Behind "Hansens Pilze" — A Culinary-Mycological Investigation
The Nordsee-Zeitung reports on Hans Neblung's recipe "Hansens Pilze." We put it in context: mycology, cultural history, and safe identification instead of a cooking class.
Mushrooms Kitchen Mycology: How a Kitchen Escapee Threatens North America's Wildlife
An edible mushroom from kitchens is spreading through North American forests and could harm wildlife. Mycology shows how invasive cultivated mushrooms can become.
Mushrooms Cuisine Mycology: Culinary Diversity Between Forest and Supermarket
Mushrooms Cuisine Mycology: From botany to culture – an educational look at edible mushrooms, safe identification, and the finest recipes from around the world.
Mushrooms, Cuisine, Mycology: Culinary Treasures from Forest and Supermarket
Mushrooms, cuisine, mycology: a look at culinary traditions, safe identification, and the fascination of fungi — without specific consumption advice.
Mushrooms in the Kitchen: Mycology Meets Pleasure – The Finest Recipe for Mushrooms from Forest and Supermarket
Mushrooms in the kitchen and mycology: from safe identification to culinary enjoyment – an educational look at edible mushrooms and their preparation.
Conifer Conecap and Psilocybin: New Hope Against Chemotherapy-Induced Nerve Damage
A study suggests psilocybin could alleviate chemotherapy-induced nerve damage. We explain the role of the conifer conecap in research—and why it's not a source of psychedelics.
Pigskin Poison Puffball and Psychedelic Mushroom Research: A Look at New Studies
The University of Utah is researching psychedelic mushrooms with visionary effects. We explain what this has to do with the Pigskin Poison Puffball.
Fungi and Climate Change: How Mycology Could Revolutionize the Climate Crisis
Research shows fungi could revolutionize the fight against climate change. We explain how mycorrhiza and psilocybin research are connected.
Mushrooms and Climate Change: Nearly a Third of Studied Species Threatened with Extinction
A new study shows: nearly 1 in 3 studied mushroom species is threatened by climate change and deforestation. We explain what this means for our forests.
The Trumpet Chanterelle: An Autumn Classic Between Myth and Kitchen
Trumpet chanterelle – history, ecology, and identification. A portrait of the autumn mushroom that has fascinated people for centuries.
The Velvet Foot (Winter Mushroom): A Companion Through the Cold Season
The velvet foot (winter mushroom) defies frost and snow. We explore its ecology, history, and traditional significance in Central Europe—from its...
The Great Parasol Through the Seasons: Parasol Mushroom in History and Today
The parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera) is a classic of Central European mycology. Learn about its ecology, identification, and cultural significance...
When the Forest Changes: Mushrooms and Climate Change Through the Eyes of the Next Generation
Young people experience firsthand how climate change is altering forests and mushrooms. A look at mycorrhiza, phenology, and the role of citizen science.
Taiwan's Hidden Giant Forests: What They Reveal About Fungi and Climate Change
Researchers discover 84-meter-tall trees in Taiwan's mountain forests. These ancient ecosystems are carbon sinks—and a key to understanding fungi...
The Meadow Mushroom: A Classic of Mushroom Hunting Between History and Present
The meadow mushroom (Agaricus campestris) is more than an edible fungus: learn all about its ecology, identification, cultural history, and the FungiFind score.
Drought, Forest Change, and Mycorrhiza: How Climate Change Is Transforming Fungi
Drought, heavy rain, warmer winters: Climate change is reshaping forests and, with them, fungi. A look at current news and scientific background.
How Mycorrhizal Fungi Could Slow Climate Change – New Insights on Fungi and Climate Change
Mycorrhizal fungi store vast amounts of carbon in the soil. A new Britannica article reveals they could sequester up to 13% of global emissions…
How Scottish Fungus Bombs Boost Biodiversity and Help Fight Climate Change
Fungi climate change: Scottish researchers use fungus bombs for reforestation. How mycorrhizal networks revitalize soils and store CO₂ – a…
Threatened Biodiversity: How Fungi Fall Victim to Climate Change and Deforestation
Nearly one in three studied fungal species is threatened with extinction – a new study reveals how deforestation and climate change are undermining the invisible foundation of life…
Mushrooms in the Kitchen: Mycology Meets BBQ – Carsten Goms' Sandwich
Carsten Goms combines BBQ and mycology: a mushroom sandwich with coleslaw that blends culinary education and mycological knowledge.
Fungi, Cuisine, Mycology: Truffle Plantation in Eisleben – Noble Mushrooms for Conservation
A truffle plantation in Eisleben combines gourmet cuisine with nature conservation. The article explores the mycological background and its significance for…
Nitrogen Pollution and Fungi Climate Change: How a Hidden Pollutant Alters the Breathing of Forests
A global study reveals: nitrogen deposition affects forest soil respiration—with consequences for fungi, carbon storage, and climate change.
Global Map of Mycorrhizal Fungal Networks: 110 Quadrillion Kilometers of Fungal Filaments in Soil
First global map of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks (Science 2026, SPUN): 110 quadrillion km of hyphae, soil carbon, and what that means for…
Scarletina Bolete: Characteristics, Habitat, and Season in Central Europe
The scarletina bolete (Neoboletus luridiformis) is a vividly colored mushroom of Central Europe. Learn all about its features, habitat, and…
Bronze Bolete: Characteristics, Habitat, and Season in Central Europe
The Bronze Bolete is a prized edible mushroom. Learn all about its features, occurrence in Central Europe, and the best foraging season.
Fly Agaric: Cultural History, Toxicity, and Ecology of Amanita muscaria
Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria): identification, shamanism, folk medicine, muscimol & ibotenic acid, ecology, and FungiFind profile — purely educational, no consumption advice.
Porcini and Weather: When the Mushroom Map Glows Green
How rainfall, temperature, and soil moisture affect your chances of finding porcini mushrooms — and how FungiFind helps you plan.
Mycology Research News: Soil Fungal Networks – New World Map Reveals Hidden Superhighway and the Role of the Spruce Milkcap
A first world map shows the global fungal mycelium network beneath our feet. Learn how the spruce milkcap communicates in this superhighway and…
Can Psychedelics Protect the Aging Brain? New Research from UC Berkeley
A study from the University of California, Berkeley investigates whether psychedelics like psilocybin may have neuroprotective effects on the aging brain. We summarize the scientific background.
Pine Bolete and Fungi as Weather Makers: How Microbes Trigger Rain
Research suggests fungi may influence rainfall. What this means for the Pine Bolete and the FungiFind Weather Score in Central Europe.
Save Green Knight Locations: When Is the Next Visit Worth It? Store Locations, Use FungiFind Alerts, Weather Score, and Timeline — Without Sharing Secret Spots Publicly
Learn how to smartly save Green Knight locations, use alerts and Weather Score to find the perfect time for your next visit, and keep your secret spots private.
The Best Chanterelle Recipes for the Season: Classic Dishes, Preparation Tips, and Foraging Times with FungiFind – Including a Warning About the Deadly Webcap
Discover the best chanterelle recipes of the season, learn to safely identify the poisonous deadly webcap, and use FungiFind to find prime foraging spots and log your finds.
The Best Dishes with Fresh and Older Porcini: Porcini Recipes for Soup, Risotto, Drying, and Freezing – and Why the Yellow Stainer Is a Warning Sign
Make the most of porcini mushrooms in the kitchen: from soup to risotto to preservation. Along the way, learn to safely identify the poisonous yellow stainer and…