Fungi, ancient colonizers of land, form a vast kingdom distinct from plants and animals. They survived extreme conditions by developing adaptive intelligence. Modern research explores their roles as builders, chemists, and environmental healers. Mycologist Paul Stamets highlights their potential in medicine and soil decontamination through mycorrhemediation. Mycelium networks decompose debris, enrich soil, and inspire technological advancements. Fungi are crucial in agricultural symbiosis and reforestation projects like Africa's Great Green Wall. With less than 15% of fungal species identified, future discoveries hold immense promise for medicine, industry, and environmental sustainability.
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@TheMalayLinguist
i wish youtube would show me more videos like this
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@marcofirmani2333
Why is it, that every person who works with fungi seems to be ethereal?!
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@lizziemobil
I'm so happy and proud this kind of content is going mainstream. We're on our way to understand that everything is connected on this planet (and beyond, probably).
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@Juliagooliaboolia
I'm studying Physics but I keep falling in love with other branches of science! Mycology has never looked so tempting
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@ajiweaver
I think this should be the standard of peak science documentaries, it's just so good.
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@markhuru
They assume toxic is for everything while it's really only toxic to humans and some animals...
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@seanjustg5425
This was so satisfying to watch. To see compassionate professionals from different, seemingly unrelated fields, studying hands on togetha, is such a breath of fresh air. They're learning from the best🌍❤so very gratuitous🙏for the documentry too. Well done👏👏👏
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@nathanielwalker2305
This stuff is so fascinating to me. Long after humans are gone this will be the stuff that heals the Earth.
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@Metal_Esq
Def more respect for Mycelium networks than human ones.
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@JohnCallahan360
MYCELIUM is the key to the LIFE on Earth. More people need to be aware of this fascinating science.
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@mohammedsaysrashid3587
It was a super scientific, interesting documentary about mycelium, mushroom usages for returning soil health after soils polluted by pollutants
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@Flowlimit
I did not want this documentary to end. It was amazing, in terms of the content and presentation. Thank you for sharing. 🍄
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@JLP80
They feed the plants in perfect symbiosis to create oxygen and atmosphere or life anywhere~ neat
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@purplehaze2358
2:55 I love how the grapes in the background are just chilling while everything around them quite literally turns to rot.
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@skylersmith5164
"It's such an elegant process" her whole statement here is wonderful to hear 13:00