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Scientists have mapped a vast underground network of microscopic fungi stretching an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometres across Earth's topsoil.
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across Earth's topsoil
Who
scientists associated with the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN)
What
Scientists have mapped a vast underground network of microscopic fungi stretching an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometres across Earth's topsoil.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:31:00 GMT · 4h 29m ago
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across Earth's topsoil ·
Why
This discovery reveals that these ancient fungal networks quietly support much of life on Earth, helping plants grow, storing carbon and maintaining the health of entire ecosystems.
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This newly mapped fungal network, though microscopic, is one of the largest biological systems on Earth and plays a critical role in carbon storage and ecosystem health, highlighting the need for protection and restoration efforts, especially in agricultural areas.
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- Health & Science4h 29m agoScientists have mapped a vast underground network of microscopic fungi stretching an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometres across Earth's topsoil.Open article
- Health & Science4h 29m agoScientists have mapped a vast underground network of microscopic fungi stretching an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometers across Earth's topsoil.Open article