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Fungi seem to 'sweat' to stay cool and scientists don't know why

A recent study reveals that mushrooms and other fungi can cool down by "sweating" away water. While the reason behind this phenomenon is not yet clear, it provides insight into fungal biology and potentially has implications for human health. Researchers observed that mushrooms are colder than their surroundings, and through evapotranspiration, the fungi release water from their surface, resulting in a cooling effect similar to sweating.