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The mystery of a common fungus growing from an amphibian shows how little we know about fungi

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Sign up for free to get it in your inbox Here. Fungi are fascinating and integral parts of the web of life. They also have a somewhat mixed reputation. On the one hand, fungi and fungal root networks are sought-after sources… Read More »

The mystery of a common fungus growing from an amphibian shows how little we know about fungi

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Sign up for free to get it in your inbox Here. Fungi are fascinating and integral parts of the web of life. They also have a somewhat mixed reputation. On the one hand, fungi and fungal root networks are sought-after sources… Read More »

Dimorphos ‘spherically deformed’ possibly due to DART impact

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. When NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft deliberately crashed into asteroid Dimorphos in September 2022, the impact may have caused “global deformation” of the space rock, according to new research. The goal of the DART… Read More »