Some trees don’t just survive centuries, they survive civilisations. And for that reason and more, they are rightfully called iconic and historic. These ancient beings have stood through geological ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Trees older than empires are not as rare as you might think ...

Deep in the world's oldest forests, towering giants have been keeping detailed records for centuries. These ancient trees are far more than passive observers of time. Trees act as time capsules. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Not many living organisms have been around long enough to ...

Buddhist temples in China are home to trees from dozens of endangered species, a new study shows. Some of them are almost 2,000 years old. A Phoebe zhennan tree, about 400 years old, in the Wen-Qi ...

Some trees don’t just survive centuries, they survive civilizations,and they are rightfully called iconic and historic. These ancient beings have stood through geological periods, have witnessed ...

As climate change intensifies, the world’s oldest trees offer vital lessons in endurance and adaptation. From bristlecone pines of North America to the widely distributed sumaúma tree and more, each ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Firefighters in Central California were working Tuesday to contain a wildfire near the Nevada border threatening a forest home to the oldest trees in the world, after making good progress on Monday, ...