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Step (well, swim) aside, blue whales. It’s time for the lesser-known giants of nature to finally get some airtime. And our favourite lesser-known giants are obviously fungi. Read on for some fun facts.   Size matters When it comes to size, blue whales are definitely impressive. At up to 25m in length and weighing up to 150 000kg, there’s no denying they make a statement. But if you’re looking for a less obvious large organism, check out the honey fungus. It positively dwarfs the average blue whale: the largest on record measures 3.8km across! But honey fungus keeps a low profile....

  Is it possible for the humble mushroom to save the world? Renowned mycologist Paul Stamets certainly thinks so. In an inspiring and fascinating TED talk, Stamets explores the wonderful world of mycelium and its potential to fix some of the biggest problems facing the world today. Stamet gave his TED talk over ten years ago. Yet the talk is extremely timely, given the emerging threat of the coronavirus and the ongoing threat of climate change. Here, we explore some of the ways Stamet believes that mushrooms can save the world. Treating the flu According to Stamet, the remarkable Agarikon...

Growing Oysters? It’ll take about 10-14 days to get your first flush. You’ll know they’re ready when they flatten out. And you don’t need to wait until all of the mushrooms reach maturity — it’s okay to harvest the whole bunch of mushrooms at once.