In a quiet English field, the world’s longest-running experiment has been active for nearly 170 years. What began as a partnership between two Victorian scientists to test fertilizers on grass sparked a major scientific feud and laid the foundation for modern agriculture. Today, the Park Grass experiment provides invaluable data on evolution, biodiversity, and climate change, revealing profound secrets hidden within its soil.
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