# Chinese scientists discover “D-rex,” a giant fungus with roots stretching back 65 million years

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-26 16:20 UTC · Category: Science

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

## Intelligence Brief
"Chinese scientists discover “D-rex,” a giant fungus with roots stretching back 65 million years" is generating significant coverage in the Science category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.


Outlets currently covering the story include The World from PRX and People.com. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The World from PRX | Giant fungus discovered in China | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE10cVBUS2V0VjFyaGJWbk9mbUlnRlVoZFc0UWVMV3dETjF6UktCR2RVMjBEZm83U2hnaktfbFpNS3VEcUkwbTRLeTFSb3lQcGhjRnBaTTFsc0N1RmJCUWRYZWxWUzBSbEE1enNISzJSZ0o3NG5wWjJ2QUdiR0FJZw?oc=5) |
| People.com | Scientists Discover Giant New Fungus That Can Weigh 5 Pounds and Grow 20 Inches Tall | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQMDhhZlg5ZTlwdU83bElJQ3dINjY5ZThaNHZNR2FkSkI0T1JJVWxOZnNCcTgxYzkweGJpNi1Yc0h6VkxLUlpxWFdBWjhGdjhucG1LbHVOZUR1amZzWmRZY3BLZlJwdFgtWUxKTm1ERUFFWFFnOElkcnJvRGFNSWZMdlVZYjdPSHlPZjFXSUhlWWhNYTk4N2QyaA?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-10-26/chinese-scientists-discover-d-rex-a-giant-fungus-with-roots-stretching-back-65*