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12 of the world's most dangerous poisonous mushrooms.
If humans consume certain poisonous mushrooms, such as angel's wing mushrooms or skullcap mushrooms, they can suffer damage to the liver, kidneys, and nervous system, le…
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Animal world
Top 10 strange animals and plants that you probably have never heard of
The world we live in is a beautiful and strange place, filled with unique plants and animals. Many of these species are extremely rare and difficult to find.
Biology
Top 4 extremely poisonous mushrooms commonly found in Vietnam
Mushroom poisoning can range from benign symptoms of general gastrointestinal upset to potentially devastating manifestations including liver failure, kidney failure, an…
Biology
Vietnam has a rare mushroom that only lasts 10 hours and is sought after by China: Priced at millions per kilo!
What is so special about this precious mushroom that it is so expensive?
Health
Anti-cancer substance discovered in a familiar mushroom
US researchers have found prostate cancer-fighting properties in one of the world's most widely grown and eaten mushrooms.
Space science
'Strange mushroom-shaped object' is rising, splitting an Earth continent in two
Geophysicists have found a surprising reason why a famous continental rift is rapidly widening.
Biology
World's most expensive mushroom threatened by climate change
The prolonged summer due to climate change makes Alba white truffles more expensive than gold bars, difficult to grow and become more scarce.
Biology
What is Ganoderma lucidum?
Ganoderma lucidum, scientific name Ganoderma lucidum, is a type of mushroom belonging to the genus Ganoderma, family Ganodermataceae.
Biology
Mushrooms - The silent 'architects' of nature
Just take a walk through a forest in America and you will easily come across mushrooms of all shapes, sizes and strange colors.
Archeology
Before trees ruled, the Earth was covered with giant fungi.
These mushrooms can be very large, with the largest measuring 8 metres tall and 1 metre wide.
Biology
Strange mushroom species 'appears and disappears' on the mountain, thrives on lightning
To find the mushroom
Health
Vietnam has a type of 'longevity mushroom' that contains more than 400 valuable nutrients
This is a precious medicinal herb that helps improve health, prevent certain diseases and increase longevity.
Health
This crunchy mushroom is known as the 'poor man's bird's nest', helping to control blood sugar while also beautifying the skin
This type of mushroom has been shown to have the ability to prevent heart disease, diabetes, increase collagen to beautify the skin as well as enhance brain health and t…
Scientific application
The doctor researched growing red mushrooms with rice husks
From corn cobs and rice husks, Dr. Tran Duc Tuong researched growing red fuschia mushrooms instead of rubber sawdust, giving higher yields and better biological activity.
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Magical things on Earth are lucky to see in life
In a world full of strange mysteries, thanks to modern technology, we have recorded phenomena that must be fortunate enough to be seen in life.