Fungi

• Fungi Frenzy: The new reasons to elevate mushrooms

  Global News had a rare chance to sit down with Paul Stamets, the world-famous mushroom expert, at his home in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2023
  
• ‘Like a pack of teenagers’: Manitoba mushroom explosion fueled by amorous fungi, expert says

  Recent rains have brought an influx of mushrooms to lawns and boulevards across Manitoba.

  Environment

  Sep 4, 2021
  
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• USask researchers find some fungi thrive in radiation, can be trained to sense it

  University of Saskatchewan researchers found it's possible to train fungi to sense radiation -- results which could help with things like radiation clean-up in the future.

  Science

  Mar 13, 2020
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• Super Awesome Science Show: The marvels of mushrooms

  On this week’s 'Super Awesome Science Show,' we explore some of the scientific uses of edible fungi and how mushrooms may be able to improve our lives.

  Science

  Sep 24, 2019
• Calgary’s wet summer has fungi flourishing

  The wet summer may have left some Calgarians feeling a bit blue but mushrooms were more than happy -- popping up all over our lawns and parks.

  Environment

  Sep 16, 2019
• Prolific puffball: massive mushroom found near Edmonton thanks to wet weather

  The rain may be putting a damper on the summer plans for many Albertans, but it is proving magical for mushrooms — including near Devon, where a massive puffball has been discovered.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2019
• 9 household items you need to replace regularly

  These are the items in your home that are more likely to grow bacteria and pathogens, and this is how often you need to replace them.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 10, 2018
• Three-year-old dies after eating deadly mushroom

  A three-year-old boy has died after ingesting a poisonous mushroom, Island Health authority has confirmed.

  Health

  Oct 12, 2016