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Not the Last of Us: The Truth about Zombie Fungi
Posted in Plant Science
HBO’s new series The Last of Us has drawn millions of viewers and generated considerable buzz since its release in mid-January. Read MoreHistory & People
Thelma Perry: “Hidden Figure” of Beetle-Fungus Research
Posted in History & People
Thelma Perry (1941–98) was one of the great “hidden figures” of the early pioneering beetle-fungus research involving the southern pine beetle. She worked as a ... Read MorePlant Science
The Unsettling Lifecycle of a Zombified Ant
Posted in Plant Science
Some of the things we study here at NYBG are a little creepier than others. Hear from João Araújo, Ph.D., Assistant Curator of Mycology at ... Read MoreHow To, Videos
Making Mushroom Spore Prints
Posted in How To, Videos
Fall is the perfect season for kids to discover the beauty of fungus. Read MorePlant Science
New Additions to a Prized Mushroom’s Family Tree
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The true porcini mushroom is well-known as a prized edible mushroom. Boletus edulis, as it is known scientifically, has a common name in just about ... Read MoreSUBSCRIBE
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