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Core Summary A newly published study reveals that Earth’s underground mycorrhizal fungal networks stretch more than 68 quadrillion miles in total length — far exceeding previous scientific estimates. The research produced the first global map of mycorrhizal fungi distribution, revealing the critical role these microscopic organisms play in maintaining planetary ecosystem health. Event Details According to The New York Times, the peer-reviewed study provides the first systematic estimate of the global mycorrhizal fungal network’s scale. The hyphal networks formed by these fungi underground total more than 100 quadrillion kilometers — enough to circle the Milky Way hundreds of times. ...

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A breakthrough study published in Nature shows that scientists have successfully reduced the genetic code from 20 to 19 amino acids, demonstrating that core life machinery can function within a simplified chemical framework.

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