Mushrooms

Sciences & Technology

Mushrooms are delicious, but potentially deadly

Mushroom poisoning is a growing problem as people go foraging – the only really safe way to avoid it is to buy your mushrooms

Sciences & Technology

The challenge to discover our plant and fungi species

There are still thousands of Australian plant and fungi species to be described and citizen scientists are contributing to recording our biodiversity

Health & Medicine

Psychedelic medicine: A mental health game changer?

Mental health disorders are widespread, so it’s critical we have a breadth of effective therapies available. Now, plant-based psychedelic compounds are showing emerging promise