To aficionados, fungi are freaky, mystical and overlooked. They're helping scientists learn more
Phys.org • 2/17/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
4h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
3
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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