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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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researchers, 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 25m ago
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Why
This discovery highlights 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 plays a crucial role in global ecosystems by storing immense amounts of carbon and supporting plant life, with ramifications for climate change mitigation and agricultural practices worldwide. Its decline in farmed areas indicates potential threats to food security and environmental resilience.
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