Mushroom News
Research updates, culture shifts, and mushroom stories worth paying attention to.
440 Million Years of Fungal History
New fossil discoveries keep rewriting the story of how important fungi really are. Researchers have identified fossilized mycelium dating back over 440 million years, showing that fungi were among the first complex organisms to colonize land.
Source: Nature Ecology & Evolution
Mycelium Materials Go Mainstream
Mycelium-based packaging and building materials are moving from labs to commercial production. Companies are using fungal networks to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic, leather, and insulation.
Source: MIT Technology Review
Psilocybin Research Accelerates
Clinical trials expand as more states approve research programs. Johns Hopkins and NYU lead the way.
Functional Mushroom Market Grows 40%
The global functional mushroom market is projected to reach $115 billion by 2030, driven by coffee, tea, and supplement demand.
Lion's Mane Shows Promise for Memory
New study confirms Lion's Mane stimulates nerve growth factor production, supporting cognitive health in adults over 50.
Mushroom Coffee Goes Mainstream
Major coffee brands launch mushroom-infused lines. Lion's Mane and Chaga lead the functional coffee trend.
Mycorrhizal Networks Mapped
Scientists create first global map of underground fungal networks, revealing "wood wide web" connecting forests worldwide.
Home Grow Kits Surge in Popularity
Mushroom grow kit sales doubled in 2025 as more people discover the joy of cultivating their own fungi at home.