{
  "id": 17535905,
  "title": "Scientists discover the hidden “muscles” trees use to straighten themselves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/scientists-discover-the-hidden-muscles-trees-use-to-straighten",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-01T02:44:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261030003006.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Scientists have discovered that trees can sense their own shape and straighten their trunks using specialized wood that acts like opposing muscles. This remarkable ability helps trees maintain their posture and could lead to stronger forests, better timber, and more resilient crops.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}