The number of fungi species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has surpassed 1,000, confirming that deforestation, ...

The Waltham Public Library hosted naturalist Jonathan Kranz, who led a small audience through the joys and practicalities of foraging for mushrooms in New England.

The common types of magic mushrooms are Psilocybe Cubensis, Semilanceata, and Cyanescens. All contain Psilocybin, which ...

Poisonous mushrooms can cause food poisoning, and some species contain toxins that can lead to severe illness or even death.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – February was much cooler than average, but will the trend continue through March? February saw 17 days with below average highs, with some days only reaching the low 20s.

Did you know that Amanita muscaria, also known as the fly agaric mushroom, was traditionally used as an excellent insecticide? Its ibotenic acid content attracts and kills flies. However, this same ...

*Billed as $4 plus GST every four weeks. Offer only available to new and qualified returning subscribers. Cancel any time. Mushrooms were an acquired taste for Tom Nagy. Mushrooms were an acquired ...