Dry rot The term "dry rot", or "true dry rot", refers to the decay of timbers from only certain species of fungi that are thought to provide their own source of moisture and nutrients to cause decay in otherwise relatively dry timber. However, there has been no published experimental evidence to support the phenomenon. In modern texts, the term 'dry rot' is used in reference to damage inflicted by either: "Serpula lacrymans" (formerly "Merulius lacrymans") predominantly in the United Kingdom and northern Europe; and/or "Meruliporia incrassata" (which has a number of synonyms, including "Poria incrassata" and "Serpula incrassata") in North America. Both
Affliction (Star Trek: Enterprise) Affliction (Star Trek: Enterprise) "Affliction" is the fifteenth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", and originally aired on February 18, 2005. The script was written by Mike Sussman from a story by executive producer Manny Coto. It was the second episode of "Enterprise" to be directed by Michael Grossman. The episode is the first of a two-part story, which concludes with "". Set in the 22nd century, the series follows the adventures of the first Starfleet starship "Enterprise", registration NX-01. In "Affliction", the crew investigate the kidnapping of Doctor Phlox (John Billingsley), and the ship