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Kid News: Mushrooms “Talk”


Scientists have learned that fungi – organisms like mushrooms that release spores to reproduce – can communicate with one another. Fungi communicate through electrical signals, similar to how one part of the human body sends messages to other parts. Listen to hear how scientists were able to detect fungi “talking” – and find out what they might be saying.

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AIR DATE: 10/19/2022