Fungi and Climate Change: How England's Dying Oaks Threaten the Future of Our Forests
Drought and heat are taking a toll on England's ancient oaks, with consequences for mycorrhizal networks. What does this mean for fungi and climate change?
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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…