Fungi: the invisible force protecting our planet

The Guardian's Science Weekly by The Guardian

Jul 14, 202600:16:29Religion & Spirituality

Scientists often talk about the importance of flora and fauna to the health of our planet, but Dr Toby Kiers, an evolutionary biologist and founder of the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, wants us to c...

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