Tag · Fungi

Stories tagged “fungi”

3 stories on The Good Press tagged with this topic.

Frogs Are Beating the Fungus That Nearly Wiped Them Out

Scientists discover that some frog populations recovering from the deadly chytrid fungus are passing on powerful immune defenses to the next generation.

Technology

Mushroom-Inspired Catalyst Converts Plastic Waste Into Vinegar Using Sunlight

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have developed a sunlight-powered system inspired by wood-rotting fungi that can transform common plastic waste directly into acetic acid — the key ingredient in vinegar and a valuable industrial chemical.

Human Achievements

The Scientist Who Convinced the World to Look Underground: Toby Kiers Wins Tyler Prize

Evolutionary biologist Dr. Toby Kiers has won the 2026 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for her groundbreaking work on mycorrhizal fungi — the hidden underground networks that could be key to fighting climate change.