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Begun in 2015, Canadian forest ecologist Simard’s “Mother Tree Project” has studied the effects of logging on forests.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Begun in the 15th century, the 25,000-mile network undulated over the Andes and west coast of South America, replete with stone paths, rope bridges, staircases, fortresses, inns and warehouses to serve relays of royal runners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Begun in 2022, work was due to end this summer but that completion date has now been delayed until spring 2026 as a result of "periods of extreme weather".

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

Begun in 2019, the work yielded Mutton’s complete nuclear genome.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 13, 2023

Begun in 1945, the 113-day strike ensured paid vacation and overtime pay.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler