L’atoll le plus isolé du monde révèle le rôle insoupçonné des champignons | Actu de science

🏝️ Palmyra Atoll is one of the best-preserved places on the planet. During an expedition to this small piece of land lost in the Pacific Ocean, a team of scientists led by American biologist Toby Kiers revealed the unexpected role of mycorrhizal fungi: they are absolutely vital to island ecosystems, and therefore essential for their restoration! 🍄‍🟫 🎥 Interview with American mycologist and biologist Toby Kiers, winner of the 2026 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for her pioneering work on mycorrhizal fungi. According to her, "this expedition reveals that fungi are truly at the foundation of life on Earth and is initiating a real paradigm shift in our restoration practices." ➡️ Explore the Underground Atlas: https://www.spun.earth/underground-atlas Directed by: Kassiopée J. Toscas Edited by: Anaïs Poncet, Delphine Bonnart Produced by: Universcience 2026 ⚠️ To make sure you don't miss any videos from The Blob, the media outlet of the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie (City of Science and Industry), subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications by clicking the bell icon 🔔 above: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... or find us at https://LeBlob.fr Instagram: /spununderground LinkedIn: /spununderground Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/spun.earth YouTube: / @spununderground @spununderground @TheTylerPrize #science #popularization #mushrooms #fungi