Mycelium, as it's called, is basically the root structure of mushrooms. Mycelium is unique because it's easy to both grow and shape into different forms. At Ecovative Design in Green Island ...

In various projects, the researchers are using mycelium-based materials to produce insulation, packaging, and animal-free alternatives to leather products. Mycelium-based materials from regional ...

The mycelium, which extends more than 300 miles down into the earth, is excellent at taking in and breaking down hydrocarbons. That ability gives it several crucial roles in the forest ecosystem.

As described by Time: It's nontoxic, fireproof and mold- and water-resistant, and it traps more heat than fiberglass insulation. It's also stronger, pound for pound, than concrete. Mycelium ...