An international team of researchers from the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN) published a new paper in Science mapping 68 quadrillion miles of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi filaments in the planet’s topsoil.

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An international team of researchers from the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN)

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An international team of researchers from the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN) published a new paper in Science mapping 68 quadrillion miles of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi filaments in the planet’s topsoil.

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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:02:05 GMT · 3h 11m ago

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The research aimed to predict and measure the fungal network's magnitude and reach, illuminating patterns that sustain the Earth and highlighting their role as a vast carbon storage system.

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The mapping of these extensive fungal networks reveals a vastly overlooked carbon storage system containing around 300 megatons of carbon, impacting understanding of planetary balance and conservation priorities, especially in grasslands.

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