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Scientists have mapped a dense network of thread-like fungi that criss crosses across an array of biomes while hiding just beneath the Earth’s surface.
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South Sudan, Everglades in Florida, Tibetan plateau
Who
Scientists, Justin Stewart, Dr. Corentin Bisot, Merlin Sheldrake, Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN)
What
Scientists have mapped a dense network of thread-like fungi that criss crosses across an array of biomes while hiding just beneath the Earth’s surface.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:34:59 GMT · 3h 25m ago
Where
South Sudan, Everglades in Florida, Tibetan plateau ·
Why
Microscopic organisms carry water and nutrients to 70 per cent of plant species and help keep a vast amount of carbon out of the atmosphere.
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How this affects you
This comprehensive mapping of extensive underground fungal networks reveals their critical role in plant nutrition and climate regulation, suggesting new avenues for addressing food security and climate change by working with these fungi. The network's vast scale and ancient origin highlight its fundamental importance to Earth's ecosystems.
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