Termites, those industrious insects often associated with structural damage, are now capturing the attention of scientists for an entirely different reason. These tiny creatures are being investigated as a potential renewable energy source, thanks to their remarkable ability to produce hydrogen gas. In fact, they can generate up to 2 liters of hydrogen from consuming just a … [Read more...] about Unveiling Termites as Efficient Bioreactors: Research Explores Their Potential as a Renewable Energy Source
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The World’s Largest Edible Mushroom Coexists with Termites, Which Is Why It Grows So Big
Most edible mushrooms are tiny, but there is one species in West Africa, as well as Zambia, that dwarfs all others. The Termitomyces titanicus is highly revered in Zambia, where mushroom-gathering is an integral aspect of life. While the world's largest fungus (and organism) is Armillaria, which is now eating 1,000 hectares of Oregon, Termitomyces titanicus is the world's … [Read more...] about The World’s Largest Edible Mushroom Coexists with Termites, Which Is Why It Grows So Big