Fungi: Anarchist Designers exhibition review
Explore the terrifying ubiquity of fungi in a new Rotterdam exhibition. From zombie-making parasites to atomic bomb survivors, discover why we can't ignore these anarchist designers.
Explore the terrifying ubiquity of fungi in a new Rotterdam exhibition. From zombie-making parasites to atomic bomb survivors, discover why we can't ignore these anarchist designers.
Marine biologists document a 20-foot whale shark surviving with a rare spinal deformity. Discover how its filter-feeding strategy enabled its remarkable adaptation. Read the full story.
An Oxford professor predicts octopuses could evolve to build underwater cities and hunt deer if humans go extinct. Explore the science behind this startling evolutionary speculation.
A rare deep-sea seven-arm octopus, a creature of up to four metres, was discovered on a Scottish beach. Marine biologists hail the 'incredible find'. Read the full story.
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Scientists discover moss spores endured 9 months in space on the ISS exterior, with 86% surviving. This resilience could revolutionise oxygen generation and soil formation for future space colonies.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford suggests Neanderthals likely kissed both each other and early modern humans, challenging perceptions of ancient relationships.
A remarkable fungal invasion is transforming deceased ash trees into scenes from science fiction, creating otherworldly landscapes in British woodlands as nature reclaims its territory.
Groundbreaking underwater footage reveals the astonishing moment a humpback whale demonstrates sophisticated problem-solving skills to dislodge stubborn remora fish in a never-before-seen marine behaviour.
Britain's gardens face a silent invasion as honey fungus surges following the hot summer and damp autumn. Discover which plants are at risk and how to protect your green space.
Discover the horrifying yet fascinating 'Devil's Fingers' fungus spreading across the UK - a crimson horror with the stench of rotting flesh and alien-like appearance.
Scientists uncover a trove of bizarre new species in Antarctica's deep waters, including a flesh-eating sponge that rolls across the seafloor like a macabre tumbleweed.