All this talk about permits via state service portals exclusively concerns mushrooms listed in the Red Data Book of Russia. These are rare and endangered species, the collection of which is already strictly prohibited in our country under the threat of administrative fines or even criminal liability. The proposed changes to the Ministry of Natural…

If you decide to head out into nature at the end of May, pay attention to a few species that are currently thriving. It is important to remember that the spring forest does not forgive mistakes, so you should only collect those gifts of nature that you are one hundred percent sure about. The true…

We are used to perceiving a forest merely as a collection of individual trees and shrubs with mushrooms popping up underneath after a good rain. But something much more complex and fascinating is hidden underground. A recent study by Japanese biologists, published in the scientific journal Scientific Reports and covered in detail by Naked Science,…

Many mushroom pickers treat the brown birch bolete with slight condescension, preferring the regal porcini mushroom. But this modest forest dweller with a muted brown cap hides a lot of surprises. Among the people, it is affectionately called “obabok” or “chernogolovik”. The main condition of its life is embedded in its very name: the mycelium…

In recent years, healthy lifestyle enthusiasts are increasingly ditching synthetic pharmacy bottles in favor of natural remedies. The medicinal potential of forest finds has proven to be so great that a real quiet hunt of a new format has begun for them. People have realized that natural adaptogens help the body cope with daily stress,…

Just a couple of decades ago, every experienced mushroom picker knew exactly which forest to visit and on which week to go for their harvest. Now, these old calendars can safely be put away on a distant shelf. Climate change, prolonged periods of heat, and the shifting of rainy seasons have completely redrawn the map…

In 2026, medicine is finally stopping its game of catch-up with diseases and starting to act proactively. While the world was busy getting used to the idea that fungal infections were just an unpleasant side effect of a cold, scientists realized we are facing one of the most serious threats of the decade. For a…

It’s 2026, and the world has gone completely biohacking and productivity mad. We’ve tried synthetic nootropics, microdosing everything under the sun, and complex vitamin stacks. But in the end, science is leading us back to nature. If you follow neurobiology, you’ve probably noticed that conversations about brain health are increasingly revolving around mycology. The mushroom…

Eco-friendly architecture is no longer just a beautiful concept; it is moving toward real solutions. Researchers are now seriously rethinking the foundational materials that have supported our entire infrastructure for centuries. Concrete and plastic, which are familiar but incredibly toxic to nature, are gradually giving way to organic materials. And this is where mycelium emerges…

Modern science is moving further away from a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Personalized medicine is now the main focus for researchers. This means that the approach to each person is becoming truly unique, and modern technologies are making this possible. Biological markers act as precise indicators: they reveal hidden aspects of the body, predict risks,…