Paul Stamets

Look what I found working on my land. Hopefully, I will find Pine (Matsutake) Mushrooms, Tricholoma magnivelare complex, here in the fall in British Columbia. We shall see! Wish me luck. You too should be on the lookout for these Candy Sticks (Allotropa virgata). We call these…

Attention, Myconauts! 🍄 A new IRB-approved Amanita experiences survey has just launched, led by researchers at the University of British Columbia, University of Washington, and University of Ottawa. The study aims to better understand the effects people experience from…

Come by boat on Friday July 25th, 6 pm for a book signing with Paul Stamets at Refuge Cove, BC Canada. Hi Myconauts, near and far! You are invited for a book signing in discussion with me at the Dockside Restaurant located in Refuge Cove, British Columbia, at the entrance of the…

Could psilocybin could become a monthly neurotropic at high doses and/or a near-daily neurotropic vitamin at low doses? So exciting for this to be further explored. Will the U.S. government fund research? I hope so! Read more about this study: nature.com/articles/s4151…

Grateful to rejoin @joerogan for another mind-expanding conversation, this time exploring my new book, AI, viral pandemics (from bees to humans), and how mushrooms and mycelium tie us all together. We touched on science, consciousness, and the urgent need to cultivate a culture…

WVU student Corinne Hazel has discovered a new fungus, Periglandula clandestina, hiding in morning glory seeds. It produces ergot alkaloids, psychoactive compounds that inspired LSD and are being explored for treating depression, PTSD, and more. This breakthrough honors Albert…

This is Mycena lazulina, also known as “Tiny Blue Lights.” Only 1 to 2 millimeters tall, this bioluminescent species emits a soft, blue light from the forest floor. It thrives on decaying wood and leaf litter in humid, wooded environments like Vietnam and Tasmania. Why it glows…

Two newly discovered fungal species, Paleoophiocordyceps gerontoformicae and Paleoophiocordyceps ironomyiae, have been identified in 99-million-year-old Burmese amber. These ancient entomopathogenic fungi, closely related to the modern genus Ophiocordyceps, were found infecting…

Our @ShowPsychedelic × @PaulStamets collaboration has officially sprouted! We’ve created a fresh collection of merch and digital collectibles inspired by the Stamets Stack episode. Learn more about the drop at the link in bio. Follow us for more surreal spores and psychedelic…

Deep gratitude to @MAPS and @RickDoblin for hosting an extraordinary convergence of minds at Psychedelic Science in Denver. It was an honor to contribute to this historic gathering uniting researchers, clinicians, activists, and myconauts alike, all committed to advancing the…

This is Stemonitis, a slime mold, forming delicate, feather-like sporangia to release its spores. Before this, it lived as a single-celled organism, flowing through the forest floor, seeking bacteria and decaying matter.

San Francisco friends 🍄 I’ll be at Booksmith on Wednesday, June 11, from 4–5PM signing copies of my latest book Psilocybin Mushrooms in Their Natural Habitats. This book is the culmination of decades of fieldwork, photography, and deep reverence for these extraordinary fungi.…

Win a trip to Antarctica aboard Wonder Summit + the chance to win a bonus trip to @PsychedelicSci. Donate now to support @MAPS_ORG and Center for Ecological Consciousness and you could win round trip travel to Ushuaia, Argentina, a hotel stay, and a Balcony Stateroom Package for…

I’m honored to co-lead this 9-day expedition in Antarctica, where the raw magic of Earth’s last wild frontier meets the bold frontiers of wellness, psychedelic science, and human potential. Guided alongside my friend @RickDoblin (founder of MAPS) and a crew of visionaries, this…

An amazing macro video of Pilobolus by @ scottish.fungi on IG. This unique fungus starts as a spore eaten by a grazing animal, survives digestion, and grows in the excrement. It has one of the fastest movements in nature, aiming itself toward the sun, building pressure, and…

Grateful to be part of a world where art, imagination, and fungi grow together. Thank you, @martafolkmane, for this beautiful tribute!

New findings out of UCSF! Psilocybin was safely administered to people with Parkinson’s, and the results were remarkable. In addition to improved mood, participants also saw lasting gains in motor function and cognition, with no serious side effects. This is the first time a…

It’s peak morel season! Here’s a great tip from Fascinated By Fungi on how to find these elusive and delicious mushrooms. Happy hunting - and remember to harvest sustainably!

Are fungi conscious? While still debated in scientific circles, researchers are beginning to uncover just how complex and responsive fungi truly are. Without a brain or central nervous system, they navigate their environments, exchange nutrients through vast underground mycelial…

Fascinating new research in Cell Reports Physical Science explores how mycelium can act as a scaffold for biomineralized, engineered living materials. The future of sustainable design might just start underground. Read more: cell.com/cell-reports-p…