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Global map reveals the vast scale of underground fungal networks

New Scientist · Jun 11, 2026, 7:00 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Our soils are teeming with networks of fungi, and we're starting to understand how important they are

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