MUSH

A science series explores why morels, among the most prized and expensive mushrooms in the world, have resisted commercial cultivation. The piece looks at the fungus's complex life cycle and the researchers and growers working to domesticate it, a challenge that has kept morels mostly wild-harvested and drives intense interest among foragers and mycologists.

WV News has published a recipe for spinach, mushroom and turkey lasagna, offering a lighter twist on the classic Italian dish by using ground turkey instead of beef or pork. The recipe layers pasta with sautéed mushrooms, spinach and cheese, giving home cooks a seasonal option for family dinners.

German basketball player Kostja Mushidi has extended his contract with Syntainics MBC, the Weissenfels-based club in the Basketball Bundesliga. The announcement keeps the guard with the Saxony-Anhalt side beyond his previous deal, a retention the club will hope supports its Bundesliga campaign.

A recipe presenting eggplant cooked so it resembles mushrooms is drawing huge attention online, with the creator calling it the best eggplant recipe and saying it is driving everyone wild. The dish appears to be a simple home-cooking preparation, and food lovers are sharing and praising the idea widely.

Nature photographers are sharing close-up shots of mushroom colonies growing beneath a blanket of fallen leaves. The images, tagged with mushroom and nature hashtags, show clusters of fungi peeking through autumn foliage. The photos are drawing appreciative attention from outdoor and wildlife photography communities this season.

A photographer known as The Blotch 666 has shared autumn images of mushrooms taken in Duisburg, Germany, presenting them as a change of subject. The photos highlight fall colours and forest nature photography, tagging themes of mushrooms, autumn and natural beauty.

A vegan cream of mushroom soup recipe by a chef named Yeung is circulating on Food52, drawing readers looking for a dairy-free take on the classic comfort dish. People sharing it are recommending it as a hearty, flavorful soup worth trying, particularly those interested in plant-based cooking and simple homemade recipes.

Reports suggest Capcom has given reasons for optimism that Onimusha 3: Demon Siege, the 2004 action game featuring a time-traveling Jean Reno alongside Samanosuke Akechi, could receive a remaster, possibly bringing it to PC alongside other entries in the series. Fans of the classic samurai franchise are discussing the prospect of revisiting the cult favourite with modern updates.

Mycopunk, a looter shooter built around fungal enemies and themes, has officially launched in its 1.0 version. Gamers are sharing the news alongside playful comments about mushrooms and fungi imagery, with some noting it is an unusual addition to crowded game backlogs. The full release marks the game's move out of earlier development stages.

Home cooks are sharing their go-to Thanksgiving gravy recipes ahead of the holiday, with shiitake mushroom gravy highlighted as a standout alternative to traditional turkey drippings. Cooks note that no matter how much gravy is prepared, it always runs short at the table, and the mushroom version has become a reliable staple at recent Thanksgiving dinners.