The Weirdest Organisms on Earth: A Fungal Journey into Hidden Worlds

Dr. Matthew Nelsen isn’t your average scientist; he’s a lichen legend. In this wild ride through the hidden world of fungi, symbiosis, and ancient lifeforms, Dr. Nelsen takes us from the foggy mountains of Norway to the bullet ant-ridden jungles of Peru to explain why fungi might just be running the world (quietly).

From fairy puke lichen to fungi that survived outer space, we explore how these bizarre, misunderstood organisms shape ecosystems, defy extinction, and challenge our understanding of life itself.

This isn’t just a science lesson, it’s a mind-expanding journey into the secret architecture of life on Earth.

Watch the full episode below.

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