Mushroom Malarkey: The Weirdest, Funniest Fungi-Related Hoaxes of All Time
Throughout history there have been a number of influential—or what we would now call viral—hoaxes relating to mushrooms. That’s right…. Read More
The Psilocybe Philosophy
Photomicrography Introduction: How to Take Pictures With Your Microscope
Photomicrography—the process of taking pictures with a microscope—is both an art and a science. As an amateur microscopist specializing in… Read More
Even More U.S. States Consider Legalizing Psilocybin Assisted Therapy
As we predicted just a few weeks ago in our post The Emerging “Psilocybin Industry” Prepares for Massive Growth in… Read More
Magic Mushroom Spore Strains & Species Demystified
When you’re just starting out as an amateur microscopist, there’s a lot to learn. Sometimes, terms, jargon, and certain topics… Read More
What’s a Toadstool? Is a Mushroom a Mold? Types of Fungi Explained
Without fungi, our world would be very, very different. There’s a strong argument to be made that it wouldn’t exist… Read More
The Emerging “Psilocybin Industry” Prepares for Massive Growth in 2021
There was a time not so long ago that the idea of completely legal psychedelic-based therapeutics being administered by a… Read More
The Top 5 Fungi Books Every Amateur Mycologist Needs to Have On Their Shelf
When you’re not studying psilocybin mushroom spores under your microscope, the next best thing to do is to read about… Read More
Understanding Mycoremediation: Can Mycelium Really Save the World?
Most people have never heard of the term mycoremediation, and, as we hope to show you in this entry of… Read More
What is a Mushroom Spore Print & Why do Microscopists Make Them?
Amateur microscopists who work with mushroom spores under the microscope always seem to end up getting interested in the taxonomy… Read More
Neuroplasticity Explained: Can Psilocybin Rewire the Brain?
It’s well known that despite the countless advances in neuroscience and biological knowledge as a whole, scientists—alongside philosophers, spiritual leaders,… Read More
