fungus

Health news

A new bacteria-killing material could help fight hospital superbugs

Plastic often harbours germs. UK scientists have found a way for it to kill bacteria, viruses and fungi - even very resistant ones.

16 May 2023

Health news

Drug-resistant fungus spreading at 'alarming rate' in US hospitals

Candida auris, which spreads easily and can resist common treatments, poses a deadly infection risk to fragile and elderly patients.

23 March 2023

Climate

Fungi are getting more dangerous. Here’s what’s being done about it

Global warming could spark ‘unpredictable’ changes in fungi, making it more deadly, research shows.

7 February 2023

Moments

Truffle tourism: The thrills and dark secrets of Italy's €60m industry

I went on a 5* break in Piedmont, Italy, to explore the intriguing world of truffle hunting.

9 November 2022

India

India: Why are black fungus cases spiking in COVID-19 patients?

The use of steroids and immunosuppressants in treating COVID-19 patients is among the reasons behind the rise in black fungus cases observed in India, according to a Dehli doctor.

20 May 2021

Earth News

The world’s most expensive fungus is at risk of going extinct

The Caterpillar Fungus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years.

19 July 2020