
Nature
How Trees Communicate Underground
Beneath every forest lies a vast network of fungal threads connecting trees in a biological internet. They use it to share resources and warnings.
Casey Cooper·

Beneath every forest lies a vast network of fungal threads connecting trees in a biological internet. They use it to share resources and warnings.

Scientists channeled bioelectrical signals from fungi through a robotic arm, allowing mushrooms to play music, generate poetry, and paint self-portraits. The implications go far beyond novelty.