{
  "id": 270675,
  "title": "Mushroom that causes 'tiny people' visions traced to one species",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/mushroom-that-causes-tiny-people-visions-traced-to-one-species",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-07T14:52:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/in-1934-scientists-heard-reports-of-mushrooms-causing-visions-of-tiny-people-in-2026-dna-linked-the-phenomenon-to-one-species-in-china-and-the-philippines/articleshow/133035457.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A groundbreaking discovery reveals that a unique mushroom species, Lanmaoa asiatica, is linked to vivid hallucinations involving tiny figures experienced by communities far and wide. Despite lacking known psychoactive substances upon chemical examination, researchers suspect an unidentified compound is responsible for these captivating visual effects. Unraveling this mystery could provide…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Phys.org",
        "title": "Q&A: Mushroom behind 'tiny people' hallucinations identified",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/q-a-mushroom-behind-tiny-people-hallucinations-identified",
        "published": "2026-08-06T22:50:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}