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Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...

If there is dead or sickly-looking grass near the fairy ring or mushrooms, the fungus may have grown too dense.

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Even if you don't have much outdoor space, you can still take advantage of the benefits of composting kitchen scraps with the ...

Discover tips for early spring planting, including seed sowing and transplanting advice to ensure a successful garden season.

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences identified multiple pathways for microplastics to travel up the food chain.

A “mycology thriller” imagines a hidden healing mushroom. In real life, scientists are searching far and wide to map the world’s unseen fungi.

Homeowners are warned about the dangers of honey fungus, a parasitic infection that can devastate trees and shrubs in domestic gardens. The fungus, scientifically known as Armillaria, attacks and ...

Tropical trees like plumeria do not thrive in most parts of the United States because they require hot and humid conditions.

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White matter and other changes around the toenails and fingernails can occur with psoriasis or nail fungus. However, fungal infections are contagious, and psoriasis is not. The causes and ...