Time-lapse pioneer Louie Schwartzberg's 'Fantastic Fungi' introduces those who study the vast, colorful variety of fungi that cover (and lurk within) the planet. By John DeFore Devoted to deepening ...

Fungi are so much more than food. They convert sugar into alcohol, cure diseases and are the largest living things on the planet. The underappreciated organisms are the topic of director Louie ...

Louie Schwartzberg is a pioneering artist who has filmed some stunning footage of mushrooms growing over the course of 15 years. WIRED goes behind-the-scenes with Louie to find out how these amazing ...

“Fantastic Fungi” director Louie Schwartzberg wants you to look closer at the world — and yourself. They’re under every step you take. They’re in the air around you, inside of your body, and sometimes ...

The term “magic mushroom” is often associated with psychedelics, but many scientists and mycologists posit that mushrooms might hold the key to some of humanity's most pressing concerns including ...

Owen Reiser was running through the nature preserve around his college campus when he spotted some “crazy looking mushrooms.” He wondered what it would be like to see them grow. Reiser, a biology ...

Watch as a fresh tomato undergoes a captivating transformation in this 52-day time-lapse. Starting from a vibrant fruit, the tomato decomposes, develops mold, and breaks down as fungi and bacteria ...

Explore the fascinating transformation of a rotten mango in this captivating 12-day time lapse. Witness the stages of decay as mold and fungi take over, showcasing nature's incredible decomposition ...