# Scientists mapping the underground fungal networks that link tree roots estimate the threads stretch for 110 quadrillion kilometres worldwide, enough that laid end to end they would reach from Earth to the Sun nearly a billion times

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-22 22:20 UTC · Category: Science

## Executive Summary
4 news sources are covering this Science story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

## Intelligence Brief
"Scientists mapping the underground fungal networks that link tree roots estimate the threads stretch for 110 quadrillion kilometres worldwide, enough that laid end to end they would reach from Earth to the Sun nearly a billion times" is generating significant coverage in the Science category, with 4 articles from 4 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.


Outlets currently covering the story include Digital Journal, The Economic Times, Advanced Science News and Space Daily. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.


This brief was generated by PULSE's extractive engine from coverage metadata only. The latest headlines from every source are listed below; the velocity chart shows how the story is developing in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Journal | Mapping Earth’s hidden fungal superhighway could transform Canadian agriculture | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxNckQtMnZlQ05iLXZSeUNWdFExdlJ4WmV4SXF6ZXN4R2RDM0xtU0Q4Y0lDRXhPVko3alA3VXg3YTJBR0VTRmpJZ1dhSTVldWhXSmhTSUg5RThvRm9WZmZZZWxjcEQ5MGh0WGRhcTNXdUc0ank1ZjhlaGhBLTZpaVlxZUhXOXJCcE5RTlVJQ09aTExvcE5VN2gwRjFzcWdYNzkxUjdIbE1xWFg5QWdnM0NiTHd0ZmVPZnBTa1E?oc=5) |
| The Economic Times | A forest's diversity may begin somewhere you cannot see, as hidden fungal partnerships beneath the soil he | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAJBVV95cUxNMlU5TVNsRW44OWxqN1NncXNpSE5aOWtZTTBnVDB1SVhvUG10TXRLMHBQQ1Q4cjY5emVOZUNKX3I4S3NaOFNCb2N3TTNHRXI3MXVfUXpJWUxQMDdGVC1sSFdzNEF2cmREZ3pMMERWbkJVdGw3VTgwZnZ2MEw0d1Z5VFdzcV9ibzhmUVBrZnF6bUhzcmxuVlMzZ0JobWwwOUhSc0ZIWkNva3k3ZEY2WFVabzBoQVRibHNqYzRUSktjb3ZKS2R1T1pqem50UDA5RHhIazlfamt2TmZsSy1WeElHS1FMUmRjVm9OS09JY3FrRk9TNXl5VW1LN3hhUVhMblNfZHdxZVVjRkNPZlE3T1ItQ0NJN3U1cWpQN2ZQMVRXZEhad1dLWGF6aVV1MmlCV1FLS2NqQll6Y2txM2to0gHCAkFVX3lxTE5RcEtWVWFPZnl6OEdqTk1) |
| Advanced Science News | Mixed mycorrhizal forests foster a richer diversity of understory herbs | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxQaWNjVnlKRGYySE1iNWFkak92TG9sMkpTSzhZcUZfU2xfeXJMQ1RkOWJ6Nld5WGZvYU1PT293YnBROTNXLWNKVWxZa0JPbWdpSlhoNEJtcDNfRzdUN0pXRlBlSWQ5Ym9iN1c5YmtfbzZCYk9jOWtkVGE2T0tBZDNIVzRRSGxLcjJjQS1NZEFUSmRTSk9UU1NiazRmd084UjlWWnhnSEhpd0FRdVlp?oc=5) |
| Space Daily | Scientists mapping the underground fungal networks that link tree roots estimate the threads stretch for 110 quadrillion kilometres worldwide, enough that laid end to end they would reach from Earth to the Sun nearly a billion times | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgJBVV95cUxQNElVTVVZbkRsWUFSZTRDbzluVld5TFZnQTZVOTNYdXpFTkk2dGVubTlUalhNVURLRWVPZjQyQlpIUV9OVlNmNElpSVloVE1LdzBBMEF1UUJyQWQ0M0pVRTYxVlpyaW4xTF9hWkZvR0tHaE9hRXZjbDNiY2I1bjhFeEJEaUlzZ2ZSdlpzUlFMOHVFWklQWko3elFRRk8wb19lYVZEcmFlYUpQQldTb0hUQnVad2JiUkNyMG5aQnBEd2NaUlZKemc5OUhRTFlCMTQzeHZRekY1MEhGaUs2Q2ZMTXdLYlFVaWxSQklUbEU1M0xNZGRSNWlvVV9uY014SWhaMGo2UmlCcGEyR2RGNjR4WEZCV1NodW52UFc0dktWNEhBUEc5bFpWNWdFQWI4NEI0Z3Z6cWlqSTJHVXUxcFd2MnI4MlNsUQ?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-09-22/scientists-mapping-the-underground-fungal-networks-that-link-tree-roots*