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No ultrasounds detected from fungi when dehydrated (2023)
Journal Article
Phillips, N., Remedios, S. W., Nikolaidou, A., Baracskai, Z., & Adamatzky, A. (2023). No ultrasounds detected from fungi when dehydrated. Ultrasonics, 135, Article 107111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultras.2023.107111

Many organisms (including certain plant species) can be observed to emit sounds, potentially signifying threat alerts. Sensitivity to such sounds and vibrations may also play an important role in the lives of fungi. In this work, we explore the poten... Read More about No ultrasounds detected from fungi when dehydrated.

Kombucha electronics: Electronic circuits on kombucha mats (2023)
Journal Article
Adamatzky, A., Tarabella, G., Phillips, N., Chiolerio, A., D’Angelo, P., Nikolaidou, A., & Sirakoulis, G. C. (2023). Kombucha electronics: Electronic circuits on kombucha mats. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 9367. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-36244-8

A kombucha is a tea and sugar fermented by over sixty kinds of yeasts and bacteria. This symbiotic community produces kombucha mats, which are cellulose-based hydrogels. The kombucha mats can be used as an alternative to animal leather in industry an... Read More about Kombucha electronics: Electronic circuits on kombucha mats.

Responsive fungal insoles for pressure detection (2023)
Journal Article
Nikolaidou, A., Phillips, N., Tsompanas, M. A., & Adamatzky, A. (2023). Responsive fungal insoles for pressure detection. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 4595. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-31594-9

Mycelium bound composites are promising materials for a diverse range of applications including wearables and building elements. Their functionality surpasses some of the capabilities of traditionally passive materials, such as synthetic fibres, reco... Read More about Responsive fungal insoles for pressure detection.