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Mushroom in the Wild Playing Keyboard
This is a mushroom playing in the wild in some woods near Glossop in Manchester. The attached sensors measure bio-electrical fluctuations in the mushroom. The fluctuations are converted into signals that control the robotic arms, which are playing a keyboard and controlling a synth in Ableton Live.
Our art reveals the hidden world of nature. Plants and fungi are often overlooked, but they're not so different from us.
- Scientists have found they can communicate with each other
- Remember things
- Solve problems
We are very proud to say that this video was featured by Nature in Sept 2025.
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