SPUN

@spununderground

The Society for the Protection of Underground Networks is a science-based initiative dedicated to mapping & protecting Earth’s underground mycorrhizal networks.

spun.earth Joined November 2021

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SPUN @spununderground Dec 19, 2024

We're on Bluesky!

Bringing you news and groundbreaking research on mycorrhizal fungi. Dive into updates from our global network of #fungi experts.

Follow @spun.earth on Bluesky: bit.ly/41witdQ

SPUN @spununderground Feb 14, 2025

📢 Calling all underground researchers 🔬

We’re working with almost 100 experts sampling Earth's mycorrhizal #fungi in the underexplored corners of our world.

Would you like to join our global community?

Apply now for funding and support. buff.ly/3CludWr

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SPUN @spununderground Jan 24, 2025

📣 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Are you a researcher exploring the underground? 🍄

Apply to become an Underground Explorer. Gain funding and support from our thriving community of myconauts.

Help us spread the word.

🗓️ Deadline: 21 March
👉 buff.ly/3CludWr

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SPUN @spununderground Jan 23, 2025

Microbes are critical to life on Earth. But they’re unsung heroes, unrecognized by international policies.

A new paper by SPUN collaborator @laura_vangalen underlines how indispensable microbe-based technologies are to achieve ALL of the #SDGs.
buff.ly/3WwlZBU

A magnifying glass with the SDG colours showing microbes. Text says: "No microbes, no sustainable future. Microbial technologies are critical to reach all UN Sustainable Development Goals."

SPUN @spununderground Jan 22, 2025

New podcast: Journey to Colombia’s cloud forests with SPUN scientist @adri_corrales33 🎧🌳

Hear first-hand from expedition leader Adriana as she explains her quest to identify mycorrhizal #fungi critical to the endangered Colombian black oak's survival. buff.ly/3E0zV0v