Humans may desire immortality, but it is trees that are garnering more success in this pursuit. One of them is now nearly five centuries old, having witnessed all the ups and downs of multiple ...

The Cairo Fossil Forest is the second oldest in the world. These forests mark a turning point in Earth's history because they changed the composition of the atmosphere, scientists say.

A few things on this planet are old enough to make history books look recent, and that includes some living trees that have weathered through tons of challenges. Scientists have dated them, and locals ...

Why is it that the saying "respect your elders" always seems to apply strictly to humans? There's an infinite display of life forms that outlive humans not just by hundreds, but thousands of years!

With about 50 ft already lost, the fire may impact the Doerner Fir's standing in global height rankings, officials say.