The number of cases of fungal infections has increased around the world
In almost-outdoor experiments, an engineered fungus killed malaria-spreading insects
This episode is all about a world without plastic. What would that look like? Is it even possible?
How much of what you do is actually your choice? What if you were secretly being controlled by a parasite that had infected your brain? What if that infection was spreading?
We chat about everything from Moth Man to chubby caterpillars to spiderwebs to fungus.
The incredibly charming and warm Dr. Tom Volk, world-renown mushroom expert, welcomes Alie into his office to dive deep into the underground world of fungal enthusiasts and touch on pathogens and medicinal therapies.
Learn about yeasts, how beer is made, the hardest part about being a beer maker, the thick history of beer, some home brewing tips and also a nugget about bungholes.
While doing field work in Central America in the 1990’s, biologist Karen Lips noticed the frogs she was studying were disappearing.
The idea of human zombies probably seems pretty far-fetched. But there are real zombies out there in the animal kingdom.
Travel underground for an up-close look at the ants, amoebas, and bacteria that maintain healthy soil. Glimpse this microscopic world and learn about the symbiotic relationship between fungi and tree roots.
A dangerous fungus arrived in North America from Eurasia that has been killing millions of bats. Is it possible that bacteria that are already on the bats’ skin are their best allies in fighting this fungus?