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The lab racing to grow forests in a petri dish
Scientists think synthetic seeds could restore burnt land in years, not decades — if the ethics catch up first.
Amara Blythe/Jul 15, 2026/14 min read
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Scientists think synthetic seeds could restore burnt land in years, not decades — if the ethics catch up first.
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