Organic residues from regional agricultural and forestry activities are used as the substrate for the fungal cultures. In various projects, the researchers are using mycelium-based materials to ...

Mycelium bricks offer a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials, despite current limitations in ...

Mycelium, as it's called, is basically the root structure of mushrooms. Mycelium is unique because it's easy to both grow and shape into different forms. At Ecovative Design in Green Island ...

Scientists develop fungal-based materials that grow, self-repair, and replace synthetic fibers with a sustainable alternative ...

The mycelium, which extends more than 300 miles down into the earth, is excellent at taking in and breaking down hydrocarbons. That ability gives it several crucial roles in the forest ecosystem.

How does the self-repairing material work? Mycelium leather is currently constructed in such a way that gets rid of fungal growth. But, a group of researchers believe keeping some of the fungal ...