The team named the new pterosaur species Eotephradactylus mcintireae. The generic name means ‘ash-winged dawn goddess’ and references the site’s volcanic ash and the animals’ position near the base of ...

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Researchers in China unveil the oldest complex wooden technology, pushing back the timeline for sophisticated tool use.

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04/26/2025April 26, 2025 In the depths of a Chilean rainforest stands the 'Gran Abuelo,' an approximately 5,400-year-old tree fighting for survival. A highway project now threatens its existence ...

In fact, the average redwood lifespan is around 800 to 1,500 years, with some able to span 2 millenia. But now in southern Chile, a cypress may be about to become the oldest tree in the world.

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Lake Baikal in Siberia is the world’s oldest lake, estimated to be 5 million to 10.3 million years old. Kortemeier cites two research papers on Lake Baikal, published in 2000 and 2018.

The oldest tree species is the Great Basin bristlecone pine, with many trees dating back around 4,000 years. The oldest tree is named Methuselah and it dates back nearly 5,000 years.