The oldest living organisms in the world are the Bristlecomb pines of the mountain regions of California and Nevada. They can live for greater than 5,000 years and in the course of their lifetime they will see 1,000,000 sunrises!
Israeli researchers say
Israeli researchers say Israeli scientists have developed a way to use a
gene known as CBD to accelerate the growth of plants and trees. The
researchers who want to help market the product hope that the gene
can be used to restore rainforests and aid in producing food for
the world's growing population. 23 JULY 1998