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Broadcast in May 2020 We have been familiar with mushrooms since ancient times as food and medicine. However, when we look into the evolutionary path of mushrooms, we find that they are unexpected creatures that created the rich ecosystem of the earth and ultimately led to the birth of humankind. Furthermore, recent research results suggest that mushrooms may even have the power to control rain. What mysteries are hidden in mushrooms? We will look into their ecology, their evolutionary path, the history of their relationship with humans, and the new powers hidden in mushrooms that will be unraveled by science. Main interviewees: Kentaro Hosaka (National Museum of Nature and Science), Masami Hasegawa (Institute of Statistical Mathematics), Teruya Maki (Kindai University) ************************************************************************************* <Galileo X program website> http://web-wac.co.jp/program/galileo_x/ #GalileoX #mushrooms #fungi