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
📍 The outcome
Scientists created the first complete map of a global fungal network consisting of 68.3 quadrillion miles. The coverage highlighted how these networks keep Earth cool and green, while a new film captured mycorrhiza in motion for the first time.
Epilogue added 92d ago, after coverage quieted.
The obvious questions
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
The story so far
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
- Primary Driver: 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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There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map WIRED · 94d ago broke it first
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