There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map
Scientists have created the first complete map of the global fungal network
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A global network of fungi has been mapped for the first time. Coverage from various outlets emphasizes the vastness and significance of this network.
According to WIRED, the map reveals a massive fungal network under the Earth's surface. The discovery is being covered by multiple sources, including High Times Magazine, David Suzuki Foundation, sentientmedia.org, University of Cambridge, and WIRED, highlighting the interdisciplinary interest in this breakthrough.
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Quick answers
What has been mapped?
A global network of fungi
How many miles of fungal networks are there?
68.3 quadrillion miles
What is notable about mycorrhiza?
A new film captures it in motion for the first time
Coverage (5)
- Earth Is Wired With 68.3 Quadrillion Miles of Fungal Networks. Scientists Finally Mapped Them High Times Magazine · 5h ago
- What the fungal networks can teach us David Suzuki Foundation · 5h ago
- This Unfathomably Huge Fungal Network Keeps Earth Cool and Green sentientmedia.org · 5h ago
- New film captures mycorrhiza in motion for the first time University of Cambridge · 5h ago
- There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map WIRED · 5h ago broke it first
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