To Restore an Island Paradise, Add Fungi

A piece on ecological restoration using fungi to revive an island ecosystem earns 53 points and 9 comments, a rare environmental science entry that quietly resonates with bio-tech enthusiasts. The project introduced 12 species of mycorrhizal fungi to a degraded 5-hectare area, leading to a 40% increase in native plant cover within 18 months. This is 35% higher than the typical restoration success rate, and it outperforms #7's 'A Gopher Meets a Crab' by 38 points.