In fact, its star-shaped, almost cookie-like structure, which forms as the mushroom matures, is almost whimsical. But don’t let its charming exterior fool you; this fungus has a hidden talent ...

Mycelium, seen here growing in a petri dish, is the root structure of mushrooms There's no doubt mushrooms are having a moment. From the popular Netflix documentary Fantastic Fungi, to the surge ...

It's the design of a biotech company that uses mushrooms to make eco-friendly packing materials, leather, and even bacon. Mycelium, as it's called, is basically the root structure of mushrooms.