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

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

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 1, 2026, 2:44 AM UTC

This remarkable ability helps trees maintain their posture and could lead to stronger forests, better timber, and more resilient crops.

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