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Why do pine trees have pyramids?
Biology

Why do pine trees have pyramids?

Pine trees, like many other evergreen trees such as spruce and fir, have a pyramidal shape to withstand the effects of wind, snow and light in their environment.

December 17, 2018
Tree fleeing in Washington
Biology

Tree fleeing in Washington

The running tree is a spruce in Washington, USA. It becomes a destination for tourists in the United States thanks to the miraculous vitality when the roots do not compl…

December 17, 2018
Found precious spruce species in Lung Cu
Biology

Found precious spruce species in Lung Cu

Recently, the Center for Biodiversity and Safety has obtained a sample of 3 conifer trees near the foot of Lung Cu flagpole (Dong Van district, Ha Giang province) at an…

December 17, 2018
Russia first decoded DNA of ancient trunk
Biology

Russia first decoded DNA of ancient trunk

Russian scientists have for the first time deciphered the DNA sequence of the ancient timber tree Metasequoia whose remains are found on Axel Heiberg Island, north of Ca…

December 17, 2018
The oldest 9550-year-old tree from the Ice Age
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The oldest 9550-year-old tree from the Ice Age

Old Tjikko is part of the conifer family, only less than 5 meters tall, but has survived for thousands of years in the harsh climate of the Swedish mountains.

December 16, 2018