{
  "id": 5743344,
  "title": "Michigan seed experiment began in 1879 and is set to run until 2100",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/michigan-seed-experiment-began-in-1879-and-is-set-to-run-until-2100",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T07:28:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/a-michigan-scientist-buried-seeds-in-20-glass-bottles-in-1879-142-years-later-some-still-grew-and-the-experiment-is-set-to-run-until-2100/articleshow/133791011.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a remarkable exploration of seed dormancy, William James Beal's 1879 experiment revealed astonishing results when researchers discovered viable seeds in 2021, 142 years later. This included a surprising hybrid moth mullein detected through DNA analysis, enriching the study's findings. Insights gained will enhance land restoration efforts and help control invasive species for a sustainable…",
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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."
}