A fungus from the Ophiocordyceps genus is systematically altering insect behavior, compelling them to leave colonies and ...

Forests seem sturdy and solid from the outside, but there might be something happening silently underneath. Some fungi can ...

Serially cloned mice hit a genetic “dead end” by generation 58, underscoring that sex evolved for variation, purging harmful ...

Ducks with corkscrew penises, fish changing sex – what do we really know about sex and reproduction on Earth? Less than we ...

Mycology is the branch of biological sciences dedicated to the study of fungi, including true fungi (kingdom Fungi) and traditionally associated fungal-like organisms. It encompasses the taxonomy, ...

The Ecological Society of America is pleased to announce is 2026 Fellows. ESA's fellowship program recognizes the many ways ...

Microplastics and nanoplastics are pervasive in terrestrial environments, influencing the delicate balance of soil ecosystems ...

Sometimes it feels like we’ve discovered all there is to know about the world. But that belief is patently false. Scientists ...

Darwin has become the heart of a massive flying fox recovery effort after tropical cyclone Narelle has left a “catastrophic” ...

Lace lichens benefit local flora and fauna — plus, they just look cool. The state lichen can be found draped over tree ...

Glow-in-the-dark plants sound like something pulled straight out of a sci-fi dream, but they have exploded across online ...

Dead seabirds seem to be piling up on our beaches like driftwood after a storm. If you have been observing higher-than-usual mortality among seabirds, the ...