Merlin Sheldrake
Beneath our feet lies a vast, hidden network of fungi that shapes ecosystems, alters our minds, and may help address major environmental challenges.
Mycelial networks form immense underground webs that connect plant roots and can facilitate exchanges of nutrients and chemical signals, though claims about coordinated exchange across entire forests are contested.
The discovery of lichens as a symbiosis between fungi and algae fundamentally changed the scientific understanding of close biological relationships.
Fungi possess incredible biochemical abilities that can be harnessed to break down plastics, consume toxic waste, and create sustainable building materials.