Future Space Travel Might Require Mushrooms

As consultants to NASA, we’re uncovering how fungi can aid in building extraterrestrial habitats and terraforming distant planets, inspired by the resilience of fungal networks detailed in my book, “Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World.” From breaking down asteroid regolith to pioneering mycotecture with durable fungal materials, our research holds promise for sustainable space habitation. But what about psilocybin for astronaut’s mental health?

Through meticulous experimentation, we’ve identified adaptable fungal species like oyster mushrooms, showcasing their potential to thrive in harsh space environments and pave the way for a future where fungi play a vital role in shaping the cosmos. Read more about how future space travel may need mushrooms: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/space-travels-most-surprising-future-ingredient-mushrooms/