A mother-daughter team of citizen scientists, Jan Pope and Sophie Kalkowski-Pope of Citizens of the Reef, have identified what researchers believe is the world's largest documented coral colony on the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns, Queensland. The massive single colony of Pavona clavus, commonly known as "elephant skin" coral, stretches about 364

Researchers in Australia have discovered an innovative way to recycle discarded mattress foam using a common fungus, Penicillium chrysogenum. The fungus binds shredded polyurethane foam through its mycelium, creating a lightweight, heat-resistant material that performs nearly as well as commercial insulation, offering a sustainable alternative