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Doctors attributed the surge to intermittent rainfall and the early onset of the monsoon, which created ideal conditions for mosquito breeding ...
Septoria Leaf Spot and early blight can cause black spots on tomato plant leaves. Learn the cause of these fungal diseases, how to treat them, and how to prevent black spots on tomato leaves.
Robots take on a dangerous and world-consuming fungus in Mycopunk, a new co-op shooter set in outer space. We chatted to the developers about how the fungal menace was created.
Tinea manuum is a fungal ringworm infection affecting the hands. Discover its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options to manage this condition effectively.
Sneaky chemistry by a real-life “Last of Us” Cordyceps fungus mind controls its zombie insect victims by convincing them they’re starving.
After months of indecision, a nurse mom picks a name from her brother's joke list, igniting a family feud over the bizarre fungal twist.
Underground fungal networks are “living algorithms” that quietly help regulate Earth’s climate. Now scientists know what makes them so efficient.
Infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year will spread significantly to new regions as the planet heats up, new research predicts —and the world is not prepared.
With season 2 unfolding, the science of the fungal horror drama is becoming shakier. It is a pity that the creators haven’t thought about terrifying scenarios of real-life infection, says ...
When Entomophaga grylli infects locusts or grasshoppers, they climb to the tops of plants before their death. The zombie-ant fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis infects ants and controls their ...
The fungus labeled a "potential agroterrorism weapon" in a recent arrest touted by the Trump administration likely originated in North America and is already widely prevalent around the country, a ...
Some researchers are sounding the alarm about a deadly fungus that could spread through parts of the U.S., Europe and Asia. Aspergillus is a fungal mold that thrives in warm, damp climates.