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Is this the oldest tree in the world?
By Tia Ghose published
Using a new computer model to determine the age of the tree, it was found that the Gran Abuelo could be roughly 5,400 years old.

Do trees exist (scientifically speaking)?
By Ashley Hamer published
Trees don't fit into a species, family or even an order. So do they really exist, scientifically speaking?

Ancient trees form bloodlines that bolster forests for thousands of years
By Stephanie Pappas published
Ancient trees, some close to 1,000 years old, may have a big impact on the forests where they grow.

The world has a serious deforestation problem: These 7 images prove it.
By Scott Dutfield published
From Borneo to Bolivia, here are just a handful of places around the world were deforestation has become a real problem

Want to Fight Climate Change? Plant 1 Trillion Trees.
By Laura Geggel published
Want to help save the world from climate change? Then grab some seeds, or some seedlings, and start planting trees like there's no tomorrow.

Why Do Our Fingernails Keep Growing Until the Day We Die?
By Emma Bryce published
You may give them little thought beyond when to trim them or which nail color to apply. But the humble nail laid the groundwork for our evolution into the humans we are today.

The World's Tallest Tropical Tree Is Longer Than a Football Field
By Laura Geggel published
The world's tallest tropical tree on record is a giant, and it's nearly perfectly balanced.

World's Loneliest Tree Records Fallout from Humanity
By Stephanie Pappas published
A lone tree on a subantarctic island bears the marks of human activity.
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