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A study published in the journal Science revealed that the Earth's soils contain enough subterranean fungi to stretch from our planet to the Sun almost 750 million times over.
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Dr Justin Stewart, Dr Toby Kiers, Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (Spun)
What
A study published in the journal Science revealed that the Earth's soils contain enough subterranean fungi to stretch from our planet to the Sun almost 750 million times over.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT · 3h 17m ago
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Why
Intensive farming practices, including tilling, fertilizers, and fungicides, are significantly degrading these crucial underground ecosystems.
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The degradation of these vital fungal networks threatens soil health, water quality, and the planet's ability to store carbon, potentially leading to increased chemical runoff into waterways and reduced natural plant sustenance.
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