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Methuselah’s Age Revised by Science | Newark News
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Scientists have recalibrated the age of Methuselah, the world’s oldest known tree, now estimated at 4,765 years instead of the previously believed 4,850 — a stunning refinement that still crowns it among Earth’s most ancient living organisms. Using advanced dating techniques on core samples, researchers have quietly revised its age since its original 1957 assessment, while keeping its secret location in California’s White Mountains safe from vandals. This breakthrough could reshape our understanding of ancient trees globally, potentially revealing even older specimens or confirming others with greater precision — proving how science continually deepens our connection to Earth’s enduring legacy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/video-shows-group-brutally-beat-13-year-old-girl-in-bronx-as-others-film-and-even-cheer/3615494/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ea87195c7862de33 Report issues to [email protected].