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Fungi: Anarchist Designers exhibition review

Explore the 'Fungi: Anarchist Designers' exhibition in Rotterdam, a riveting journey into fungal power, from zombie-making spores to atomic bomb survivors. Discover why we cannot ignore them.

Fungi: Anarchist Designers exhibition review

Explore the dark, fascinating world of fungi at Rotterdam's Nieuwe Instituut. This exhibition reveals their terrifying power to poison, control minds, and survive atomic bombs. A must-see journey into ecological interdependence.

Deadly 'Cancer-Like' Fungus Spreading in US Hospitals

A deadly, treatment-resistant fungus is spreading rapidly in US hospitals, with cases soaring to 7,000 in 2025. Experts warn it acts like cancer and is difficult to contain. Learn the symptoms and risks.

Drug-Resistant Candida Auris Fungus Spreading Globally

A drug-resistant strain of Candida auris is becoming more infectious worldwide, posing a major health threat. Scientists warn of its unique ability to evade drugs and colonise skin. Read the latest findings.

Deadly Fungus Candida Auris Spreading Worldwide

A drug-resistant and increasingly virulent fungus, Candida auris, is spreading globally. Scientists warn of its unique ability to evade drugs and colonise skin, posing a major public health threat.

World's Largest Living Fungus Library Faces Defunding

The world's largest living library of vital soil fungi, INVAM, faces closure due to US federal budget cuts. This 'Louvre for artists' holds over 900 strains key to ecosystem restoration and sustainable farming. Read why its loss would be catastrophic.

Drug-resistant 'super fungus' spreads in UK

A drug-resistant fungal infection causing severe skin lesions is spreading rapidly across the UK, with cases soaring by 500%. Experts warn of local transmission.

Stop Garden Fungus with Baking Soda

Discover how to combat powdery mildew and fungal infections in your garden using a simple homemade baking soda spray. A natural, effective remedy for healthy plants.

Scientists decode complex sperm whale language

Groundbreaking research reveals sperm whales communicate using vowel-like sounds and grammatical rules, mirroring human speech. Discover the secrets of their underwater social language.

Orcas Master Great White Shark Hunting Techniques

Marine scientists document unprecedented orca attacks on great white sharks off South African coast, revealing sophisticated hunting techniques that are reshaping the ocean's ecosystem.

Giant 20ft Shark Washes Ashore Near Inverness

A massive 20-foot basking shark has been discovered washed up on a Scottish beach, sparking scientific investigation and public fascination. The rare find offers researchers a unique opportunity to study these gentle giants of the deep.

Giant Barrel Jellyfish Swarm UK Beaches

Massive barrel jellyfish, some reaching the size of dustbin lids, are washing up on British beaches in record numbers. Marine experts explain this unusual phenomenon and what it means for UK waters.

Drone footage reveals orcas hunting great white shark

Exclusive aerial footage captures the dramatic moment a pod of killer whales strategically hunts and kills a young great white shark off South Africa's coast, revealing unprecedented hunting behaviour.

Deadly Portuguese Man O'War Alert On UK Beaches

Beachgoers across South West England issued urgent warning after multiple sightings of highly dangerous Portuguese man o'war creatures with venomous tentacles capable of causing excruciating pain and serious medical complications.

Shark Attack Warning: 3 Species Most Dangerous

Marine scientists issue urgent safety advice as research shows bull sharks, tiger sharks, and great whites are behind majority of global shark incidents. Learn how to stay safe in coastal waters.

Dolphins developing Alzheimer's from pollution

Groundbreaking Scottish research reveals dolphins are showing clear signs of Alzheimer's disease linked to toxic pollution in coastal waters, raising urgent environmental concerns.

Science Reveals How Leopards Get Their Spots

Groundbreaking research from the University of Edinburgh reveals how Turing patterns create nature's most stunning designs, from big cat coats to seashell spirals.

Why most animals aren't hermaphrodites

Exploring the evolutionary mystery of why separate sexes dominate the animal kingdom, from genetic advantages to reproductive strategies that shaped life on Earth.

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