This mushroom looks a lot like a lion’s scruff, hence the interesting name. It’s a potential healing powerhouse. It’s actually been associated with anti-cancerous properties and carries significant benefits for the brain. Popular in traditional Chinese medicine, this nootropic food is praised for its brain-boosting capacity and there has been […]
Psilocybin is a psychedelic drug that’s a naturally occurring compound in some mushrooms. It’s been studied as a possible treatment for depression for years now. However, the exact way it works in the brain and its benefits remain unclear. But, this new study done at Yale is looking to change […]
The popular beverage that appeared only several years ago is becoming people’s favorite drink. Mushroom coffee is promoted as a great way to boost your focus, energy, and positivity. But, what’s the science behind it? –Mushroom coffee is coffee beans ground with mushroom extracts which are praised for their potent […]
Hello and welcome to the wonderful and weird world of ‘cave gardening’. If you’re hearing this term for the first time, don’t worry-you’re not alone. Many people actually had no idea until they checked out the BBC’s Follow the Food show and realized the immense agricultural things happening below the […]
If you’re bored and tired of having the same tea over and over, it may be worth considering adding this highly healthy variant-chaga mushroom tea. Chaga has been consumed in Russia and other Baltic countries for hundreds of years as an immunity booster and to better the overall health. Nowadays, […]
Oregon recently legalized the active ingredient in magic mushrooms. Thanks to the Oregon Measure 109, psilocybin will be legally accessed from now on for mental health treatment in supervised conditions. Although other cities also legalized and regulated the access to psilocybin, Oregon is the first state in the US to […]
Mushroom lovers, you’ll love to learn about this stunning fungus, i.e. the Laccaria amethystine. It’s a mushroom similar to the L. Laccata or the deceiver; however, this one is entirely deeply violet when it’s wet and pale grey when it’s dry. This species grows in specific habitats and usually grow […]
TU Delft researcher Bob Hendrikx is the creator of the Living Cocoon, a coffin constructed of mycelium which speeds up the body’s decomposition and betters the surrounding soil. The Living Cocoon actively contributes to the composting process happening after death and also removes the toxins from the earth and creates […]
If you’ve been searching for a warming recipe for a mid-week delicious dinner, this abundant and creamy risotto with mushrooms and its stunning flavor is what you need! It’s easy to make, quick, and yummy and full of creaminess for which you don’t need any milk! The secret to the […]
Unfortunately, some of the most commonly used building materials aren’t particularly good for our health and for the environment. However, after you learn about this innovation, you’ll see that there’s hope. Even though this round building may look like a giant birthday cake, when you look at it closely, you’ll […]