Fungi

Fungi are a kingdom of eukaryotic organisms that includes yeasts, molds and mushrooms. They can be single-celled or multicellular and are found in a wide range of environments, especially soils and decaying organic material. Unlike plants, fungi do not photosynthesize and obtain nutrients by breaking down organic matter or through symbiotic relationships with other organisms. Fungi play key roles in decomposition, nutrient cycling and ecosystem functioning.

Image: Illustration of plant roots and mycorrhizal fungi interacting beneath the soil surface, showing fungal networks surrounding the roots
Soil fungal diversity shapes ecosystems, agriculture and healthScience

Soil fungal diversity shapes ecosystems, agriculture and health

New study from researcher at Freie Universität Berlin highlights the importance of fungi for ecosystems, nutrition, and global health Summary: Beneath forests, grasslands and farmland,…
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Climate Science Digest: March 10, 2026Science

Climate Science Digest: March 10, 2026

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Scientist wins ‘Environment Nobel’ for shedding light on hidden fungal networksScience

Scientist wins ‘Environment Nobel’ for shedding light on hidden fungal networks

Washington, United States | AFP | Muser NewsDesk Beneath the surface of forests, grasslands and farms across the world, vast fungal webs form underground trading systems…
SourceSourceJanuary 14, 2026 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: July 24, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: July 24, 2025

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Climate Science Digest: July 1, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: July 1, 2025

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Dogs may help track the spread of valley fever in humansScience

Dogs may help track the spread of valley fever in humans

One of the largest animal studies finds strong correlation between occurrence of dog and human disease Summary: Valley fever, a fungal disease spreading through dust-borne…
SourceSourceApril 13, 2025 Full article
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Climate Science Digest: April 2, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: April 2, 2025

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Image: Network of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal network with a muti-nucleate reproductive spore imaged with a fluorescent dye and confocal microscopy
Robot tracks underground fungal trade networksScience

Robot tracks underground fungal trade networks

Scientists build robot to track plant-fungal trade networks, revealing nature’s underground supply chains Summary: A team of international scientists has taken a step in understanding…
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Climate Science Digest: February 25, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: February 25, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Decoupled responses…
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How fungi help store carbon in soil for millenniaScience

How fungi help store carbon in soil for millennia

Fungi’s hidden power Summary: Fungi play a critical role in soil carbon storage, yet their long-term impact on stabilizing carbon remains underexplored. A new study…
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Climate Science Digest: December 2, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: December 2, 2024

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Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024

New fungal spore calendar offers crucial aid for allergy and asthma sufferers Researchers in Leicester have created England's first comprehensive fungal spore calendar, a tool…
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Retreating glaciers: fungi enhance carbon storage in young Arctic soilsScience

Retreating glaciers: fungi enhance carbon storage in young Arctic soils

Melting Arctic glaciers are in rapid recession, and microscopic pioneers colonize the new exposed landscapes. LMU researchers have revealed that yeasts play an important role…
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