Fungus that makes diesel: In 2008, scientists uncovered Gliocladium roseum, a fungus in Patagonia that produces mycodiesel, a diesel-like fuel, offering potential as an innovative biofuel solution. Experts call for further research on its efficacy and scalability as an alternative to fossil fuels.

Fungus that makes diesel: In 2008, scientists uncovered Gliocladium roseum, a fungus in Patagonia that produces mycodiesel, a diesel-like fuel, offering potential as an innovative…

For decades, scientists have searched for cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, looking everywhere from algae and bacteria to agricultural waste. In 2008, one of the most…