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Trees hold secrets of El Niño and hurricanes, scientists say

Tree cores pulled from some of the planet’s oldest trees have helped extend records of past weather.
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Why do trees live for hundreds of years? The science behind their long lifespan

Discover why trees can live for hundreds or even thousands of years. Learn how continuous growth, natural defense mechanisms, ...
MPR News

A new fast-growing tree species out of Minnesota may be part of a climate change solution

The InnovaTrees at two months old for sale with special tags signed by the breeding team. CATHY WURZER: After 20 years of research, scientists at the University of Minnesota Duluth just unveiled a new ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Science Behind the Oldest Trees on Earth

This cross section of a sequoia in Yosemite National Park in California has markers identifying the dates of tree rings. Jared Farmer What and where are the oldest known trees on the planet? If you ...
Forbes

Meet The Most Famous Tree Of The Sahara Desert (Hint: It Lived Until 1973 When It Was Apparently Knocked Over By A Drunk Driver)

You’ll find a lot more sand than trees in the Sahara Desert, but that doesn’t mean they don’t occasionally crop up. Here’s the story of the Tree of Ténéré, as well as a couple other famous trees found ...