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The Future is Fungi

The Future is Fungi
Fungi
Mycelium
Self-Healing Materials
Environmental Solutions
Bioremediation
Mycelium Materials
Waste Reduction
Fungal Research
Sustainability
Biomaterials
Sustainable Materials
Environmental Pollution
Mogu
Construction Industry
Biodegradable Materials
Sustainable Development
Mycocycle
Entrepreneurship In Science
Applied Sciences
Biotechnology

Dive into the captivating world of fungi with the "The Future is Fungi" podcast, where we explore groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in the mycological universe.Join us as we converse with leading scientists and trailblazers whose visionary work is steering our planet towards a sustainable future by leveraging the fungal kingdom. This podcast is for everyone interested to learn about the p... more

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"Science fiction is rapidly becoming science fact"

In this episode, we journey beyond Earth with Dr. Lynn J. Rothschild, an astrobiologist pioneering the use of mycelium materials to build structures on the Moon and Mars. Alongside her is Natasha Ha... more

What if restoring the forest microbiome could help scale reforestation, a healthy forest and build a new kind of climate tech? In this episode, we speak with Dr.Colin Averill, founder of Funga, about translating decades of ecology research into a bol... more

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Oona Snoeyenbos-West, an environmental microbiologist and co-founder of MycoMine, a pioneering startup using fungi to clean up pollution. With over two decades of experience, Oona is at the forefront of mycoremed... more

In this episode, we sit down with Professor Han Wösten, a pioneer in fungal biology with over three decades of experience. Based at Utrecht University, Han leads cutting-edge research into fungal growth and development, including projects exploring m... more

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Eben Bayer
Co-founder and CEO of Ecovative
Ecovative
Episode: Scaling Mycelium Innovation with Eben Bayer of Ecovative
Elise Elsacker
Postdoc and research assistant in fungal engineered living materials
Vrije University
Episode: Self-Healing Materials with Dr. Elise Elsacker and Dimitri Floudas
Dimitri Floudas
Associate senior lecturer researching self-healing concrete
Lund University
Episode: Self-Healing Materials with Dr. Elise Elsacker and Dimitri Floudas
William Newell
Doctoral researcher specializing in electromicrobial CO2 fixation
Imperial College London
Episode: Electromicrobial CO2 Fixation - William Newell
Jens Laurids Sørensen
Associate Professor at Aalborg University and winner of The Future is Fungi Award
Aalborg University
Episode: Fungal Mycobattery for Energy Storage - Jens Laurids Sørensen

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Sussanne Glørsen
Initiator of The Future is Fungi Award and Network, Host and initiator of The Future is Fungi Award and Network.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
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    Really insightful to get up to speed with fungi innovations. Thanks Sue!

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    A from Amsterdam
    Netherlands5 months ago

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Listeners find the content insightful and engaging, particularly appreciating the innovative aspects of fungi and sustainability. Many suggest it is a valuable resource for staying informed about advancements in the field of mycology.

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Fungi, Function & the Future: 35 Years at the Frontier with Han Wösten
Q: What needs to happen to unlock even more fungal innovations?
We need to expand the knowledge on how to grow and manipulate fungi, which requires time and manpower.
Fungi, Function & the Future: 35 Years at the Frontier with Han Wösten
Q: What are your focus areas?
We focus on alternative proteins, materials, and mycoremediation.
Harnessing Fungi and Rethinking Waste with Joanne Rodriguez from Mycocycle
Q: What has been some challenges and barriers working with biology?
Finding the right types of scientists to align with the commercial needs of an organization has been challenging.
Harnessing Fungi and Rethinking Waste with Joanne Rodriguez from Mycocycle
Q: Can you tell us about Mycocycle?
Mycocycle decarbonizes the material supply chain by transforming waste materials into higher value biopolymers.
Scaling Mycelium Innovation with Eben Bayer of Ecovative
Q: What do you think about the future of fungal technologies?
In 5-10 years, you will see companies scaling and integrating fungal products into daily life, potentially transforming about a third of supermarket protein sources to fungal origins.

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