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Scientists discover the hidden “muscles” trees use to straighten themselves

ScienceDailySunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:44 AM

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Scientists discover the hidden “muscles” trees use to straighten themselves
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Scientists have discovered that trees can sense their own shape and straighten their trunks using specialized wood that acts like opposing muscles.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Scientists have discovered that trees can sense their own shape and straighten their trunks using specialized wood that acts like opposing muscles.

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Scientists have discovered that trees can sense their own shape and straighten their trunks using specialized wood that acts like opposing muscles.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.

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