A wonderful time lapse of the Stinkhorn mushroom. They are a wide and diffuse family of fungi with many subtypes and amazing appearances that often look otherworldly. True to its name, the Stinkhorn emanates a strong odor and it is often said you can smell them before you see

With deep sadness, and with deep respect, my friend Bill Walton died today. My condolences to Lori and his family and friends. Bill emanated kindness, curiosity, humor, and a profound intelligence. Bill brightened so many of our lives like no other. Rest in peace, Bill. I am - we

A very cool sighting of Mycena interrupta or Pixie’s Parasol from mycohuman on Instagram!

An amazing time lapse of fungi growing on a decaying nectarine by Wim van Egmond. 🔁 Repost by Merlin Sheldrake: Fungi devouring the skin of a nectarine! This is a time lapse video from the amazing Wim van Egmond, one of the people making the most incredible time lapses of

Michael Beug, PhD was my professor and continues to be my mentor. Please check out his episode on Earthlings Podcast at the link below !!! And he has a field guide coming out. Stay tuned for updates! earthlingspodcast.com/episodes/futur…

I love seeing younger generations forming an interest in mushrooms and foraging- so cool to witness! Thanks for sharing their wonder Rachel Barkman!

Fungi are crucial to our environment, culture, and economy, yet research lags due to culturing challenges. Preserving these species is vital. Cryogenic biobanking at -165°C is the best practice but often inaccessible for smaller labs. Our new research offers practical steps for

Being surrounded by these magnificent creatures reminds me how important they are for our ecosystem.🐝

Recently two new psychoactive species, Psilocybe ingeli and Psilocybe maluti, were identified in South Africa thanks to the efforts of dedicated citizen scientists! This discovery highlights the crucial role of citizen scientists in expanding our understanding of African

Another year on this incredible planet in the books! Thank you all for your lovely birthday wishes and happy birthday to my twin brother North. Can you tell who is who?

Ever wondered how psychedelics impact the brain? This image comes from dozens of brain scans produced by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine who gave psilocybin to participants in a study before sending them into a functional M.R.I. scanner. Dr. Siegel

The latest research reveals that a single tree can host around a trillion microbes within its internal tissues. These microbial communities are distinct between heartwood and sapwood, forming unique ecological niches with crucial roles in biogeochemical processes. This

.dakota shares some very interesting reliefs in India that resemble mushrooms which may allude to secret shamanic mushroom rituals inspired by parts of Hindu philosophy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

Hello myconauts ! It is that time of the year again to find Laeitiporus conifericola or chicken of the woods polypore mushrooms. These glorious mushrooms seem to be eager to be discovered. They are delicious and truly taste like chicken. Check out the link below for the full

Olympia, Washington City Council unanimously voted to decriminalize psilocybin (and other entheogens) to lowest priority of law enforcement. They also asked the state and federal government to pay attention and do the same. Thank you Olympia City Council for recognizing this

Join me congratulating my dear friend Giuliana Furci, who has been named a Fellow of the International Mycological Association (IMA) for her “outstanding contribution to the advancement of mycology at an international level,” a distinction that Giuliana has earned through her 25+

As the medicalization movement hits setbacks, psychedelics are re-emerging as powerful spiritual tools. From helping people connect with a new sense of the divine to inspiring entirely new spiritual communities, the impact of psychedelics is both profound and personal. Read

Beautiful timelapse of a Coprinellus micaceus mushroom, also known as the mica cap, releasing its spores by Ye Weijun! Mushroom spores are tiny reproductive units that help fungi reproduce and spread. When released from the mushroom, they travel through the air and land in

Just a man and a giant fruiting of Great Ganoderma lucidum Reishi (or Ling chi) “The mushroom of immortality“! These mushrooms love to thrive in humid conditions (if you can’t tell by my glasses) #tbt

Dr. Tom May, the National Herbarium of Victoria’s chief mycologist, has just wrapped up an extraordinary journey sparked by a century-old fungal specimen. His investigation linked tiny blue packets to an 1805 Latin book, uncovering a key discovery in fungal taxonomy. This