The effects on wildlife and the ability of forests to store CO2 from fossil fuels could be These oak trees in western Germany are approximately 1,000 years old. Old trees like these are dying at much faster rates than young trees, a new study finds. California’s giant sequoias can live for more than 3,000 years, their trunks stretching two car lengths in diameter, their branches reaching nearly 300 feet toward the clouds. But a few years ago, amid a record drought, scientists noticed something odd. A few of these arboreal behemoths inside Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks were dying…
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With a net worth hovering around $60 million, it’s no surprise that Selena Gomez is living it up in luxurious homes in Texas and California. Selena Gomez isn’t even thirty and has lived in and flipped an incredible amount of gorgeous homes. The hot popstar is secretive about where she spends her time and rarely shows her home on social media. So, we don’t know exactly where she’s shacking up at the moment. But we do know a lot about her recent properties. And some of them are so spectacular that even Justin Bieber would be jealous. Selena has owned…
Thor star Chris Hemsworth has shown fans a giant Aboriginal mural he commissioned for the Byron Bay mansion he shares with wife Elsa Pataky. The actor posted pictures on Instagram saying he had a big empty wall “that needed some love”. Hemsworth commissioned artist Otis Hope Carey for the work, which is titled Darrundang Gaagal (Thanking the Ocean). Chris Hemsworth’s new Byron Bay abode has been dubbed ‘Fortress Hemsworth’ and “Concrete Palace’ by locals. “This mural focuses on representational imagery of the ceremonial dancing of the Gumbaynggirr people, weaved together with traditional forms in thanks to their totemic spiritual emblem ‘GAAGAL’…
Selena Gomez made a surprise appearance at Paris Fashion Week last week but she kept her distance from on-off boyfriend Justin Bieber, who she flew into town with sparking rumours that they had split. Now the star has revealed that she did find it “pretty stressful” but it didn’t have anything to do with Justin, according to Selena. Talking about her first time at a fashion week, Selena told E!News: “It was my first time at any Fashion Week. It was like being thrown in the fire. “You’re in the middle of all of it, and it was towards the…
He’s just wrapped filming the Men In Black spin-off. And Chris Hemsworth was very much the hands-on father during a recent fishing trip in Byron Bay, after being reunited with his family. The 35-year-old made hearts melt as he doted on his young children, India Rose, six, and twins Tristan and Sasha, four, who he shares with wife Elsa Pataky. He’s a catch! Chris Hemsworth dotes on his sweet children during a fishing trip in Byron Bay after he wraps up filming Men In Black spin-off Chris was dressed casually for the outing, sporting a black T-shirt teamed with matching black shorts and…
According to a team of botanists and dendrochronologists from the University of Arizona, Stockholm University and the University of Mainz, a pine growing in the Pindos Mountains in northern Greece is at least 1,075 years old, making it one of the oldest living trees known in Europe. Adonis, a 1,075-year-old Bosnian pine. Image credit: Oliver Konter. “It is quite remarkable that this large, complex and impressive organism has survived so long in such an inhospitable environment, in a land that has been civilized for over 3,000 years,” said team leader Dr. Paul Krusic, of Stockholm University. “It is one of…
Cardi B’s newborn has a lot of tias spoiling him. The rapper’s good friend and fellow entertainer, Selena Gomez, surprised them by sending a giant gift basket filled with adorable toys and snacks for the busy mami. The 29-year-old “WAP” interpreter took social media to share with her fans the thoughtful gesture. “I got this beautiful gift basket for ‘Sun Sun,’ with this little bear from Selena Gomez,” Cardi says in the video she shared on her Instagram. “It’s so cute, and it’s got treats for me. You know, when I’m rocking the baby to sleep at night, you know I get hungry at…
Chris Hemsworth has teamed up with Instagram to give fans an inside glimpse at a day in his life, and WHO has your first look at the pics below! From gym sessions and morning swims in the waters of Byron Bay to celebrating on the beach with family and friends the 35-year-old is most definitely living his best life. Chris regularly shares photos of his life in Byron Bay with wife Elsa Pataky and their three kids on Instagram, which is no doubt one of the reasons why he was announced as Australia’s most-loved account on the social media site in 2018.…
Oaks with lives stretching back to the founding of modern England are being utilized to create “super forests” that support a new quality-over-quantity reforestation strategy. The trees, the oldest of which is thought to be 1,046 years old, contain the genetic lineage of multiple shifts in Earth’s climate, and untold episodes of disease, pests, fires, and more, and are thought to be able to pass that information on through their acorns. At Blenheim Palace and Estates in Oxfordshire, nature has a special role in even a developed area of the country like the southeast. GNN reported last year that a bee expert…
She defended Hailey Bieber and Madison Beer against trolls after crossing paths with the pair over the weekend in Hollywood. And Selena Gomez wrapped up warm in an oversized padded coat as she arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Sunday evening. The singer, 27, opted for casual comfort as she arrived in the city to kick off a press tour for her new album, Rare, released on January 10. Wrapped up warm: Selena Gomez wrapped up warm in an oversized padded coat as she arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Sunday evening The musician was…
Chris Hemsworth said: “She’s like a little angel on my shoulder constantly feeding me knowledge and inspiration” Chris Hemsworth surfing with his daughter India Rose is probably the coolest thing you’ll watch today. The Thor star is on a surfing and camping trip with his family in Australia and the pictures are definitely setting “family goals.” Pictures of the 34-year-old actor and his “little surf coach” are really too cute to handle. Chris Hemsworth shared a video from the vacation on the second day and said: “Day two with my surf coach, she’s like a little angel on my shoulder constantly feeding…
Small world? Selena Gomez and Simi Khadra, who have both been linked to The Weeknd, threw fans for a loop by revealing their years-long friendship. Blinded by Love! The Weeknd’s Dating History Through the Years “Since 2013 💙,” Gomez, 29, wrote alongside Instagram photos of her with Simi, 28, and Haze Khadra on Thursday, February 24. The trio posed for the camera in the first shot before breaking out into laughter in the second snap. The surprise social media post comes after Simi was spotted kissing the Disney alum’s ex in Las Vegas while celebrating his birthday. The duo were seen packing on the PDA while at Delilah in Sin…
The “walking” banyan tree in Ninh Binh, a thousand-year-old tree in Dak Lak, has a huge root in Nam Cat Tien, which makes many visitors admire it. While waiting for the boat to visit the Thung Nham ecotourism area in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh , many tourists often come to the base of the mountain 20m high and about 50m wide. Not only shading, but this tree is also determined to be a thousand years old and attracts visitors by its name “walking” banyan tree. Photo: Spirit The movement of the tree is explained because the main body (root) has changed its…
Chris’ brother Liam Hemsworth also celebrated the day by recalling one of their most memorable sibling fights Chris Hemsworth had a birthday to remember! The Thor star marked his 35th birthday on Saturday with wife of eight years Elsa Pataky and their three children: 6-year-old daughter India Rose and 4-year-old twin boys Tristan and Sasha. “Immediately after this shot was taken my son viciously attacked me from behind (due to his ninja training) and slammed my face into the flaming candles,” Hemsworth hilariously captioned a photo of him and Pataky holding a cake that had candles lit on it. “I’ll now be playing…
There’s no denying that Alabama is home to many outdoor destinations that offer a rewarding experience when it comes to hiking. One of these destinations is the William B. Bankhead National Forest, which is best known as the Bankhead National Forest. The Bankhead National Forest is filled with lots of beautiful natural scenery, including one of the state’s oldest trees. To learn all about it, take a look below. The Bankhead National Forest, which is located within the North Alabama region, is one of the state’s four National Forests.google/Kelly NanceCovering more than 181,000 acres, and offering more than 90 miles…
Selena Gomez is continuing her real estate run. This time, the actress and singer is selling her Studio City, Calif., bungalow for $2.79 million, Variety reports. According to property records, the home was purchased just a year ago for $2,249,000. Has Gomez become interested in the house flipping game? If she sells for asking price, she will pocket a quick profit. The charming cottage has a lot to offer. So let’s “Kiss and Tell” all about it. The four-bed, 3.5-bath abode measures in at a petite 3,188 square feet. Built in 1951, the bungalow features herringbone-patterned brick floors, private hedges and white wood. Inside, the…
He’s set to spend a little more time away from home this year as filming gets underway for the next Avengers flick. And Chris Hemsworth was spotted enjoying quality family time with his sons Tristan and Sasha, 2, in Byron Bay on Saturday. The 33-year-old movie star was quite the hands-on father as he doted on the twins during their outing at The Farm. Scroll down for video Doting dad! Chris Hemsworth was spotted enjoying quality time with his twin sons Tristan and Sasha, 2, in Byron Bay on Saturday The Aussie hunk was joined by his stunning wife Elsa Pataky, 40,…
In an interview last month, Justin Bieber admitted his last relationship — presumably with Selena Gomez — left him heartbroken. Now, Gomez is commenting on her own feelings about her breakup with the “What Do You Mean?” singer. “Of course I got my heart broken,” she told women’s lifestyle site Refinery29. “Of course I was pissed about it. There, everybody has it. I was so disappointed, because I never wanted my career to be a tabloid story.” Now, however, despite speculation her new single, “Same Old Love,” is about Bieber, Gomez, 23, said she’s definitely moved on. “At this point, there is no anger,” she…
Driftwood Beach shows travelers that there’s a beautiful side to this barren landscape that every traveler should experience. There’s something palpably spiritual about trees. Of course, trees are the lifeline of our planet. Without them, life as we know it would cease to exist. With reduced amounts of oxygen in the air we breathe, our lungs would not have enough to run on. But they also come with an attractive mystique that’s just so appealing. Their majestic awe, their studied quietness, their ambivalence, their timelessness, their unbending firmness, and their tranquil aura—are all things that we want, yet strangely—elude us.…
“If they build it, he will come” is the pitch for a regional NSW tourism campaign in a bid to attract Thor megastar Chris Hemsworth to help the small town of Cowra in its post-COVID economic recovery. On Wednesday, Cowra Tourism launched a tongue-in-cheek ad “Get Chris to Cowra” to try to get Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky and kids to visit the “charming, quintessential Aussie town” in NSW’s central west. In the opening sequence, with a noisy sheep in the background, one tourism official asks his colleague who the Australian tourism ambassador is [was, in 2016]. “It’s Chris bloody Hemsworth…
Selena Gomez fans have been waiting patiently for a follow-up to her 2015 album “Revival,” and now it seems their wait will soon be over. Editor’s Picks 1Selena Gomez wants women to look within for strengthNovember 30, 2018 2Selena Gomez makes rare appearance on social media looking happy and healthyDecember 19, 2018 3Selena Gomez tells fans her new album is coming ‘very soon’March 14, 2019 Gomez told reporters this week that the album is finally complete, and on “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” Tuesday night, she explained why it took her so long to finish it. “It took me four years…
RESEARCHERS have uncovered fossils which show a current surviving forest is more than 4 million years old. Scientists studied fossilised leaves on the island of Borneo, and have discovered the current dominant tree group, the dipterocarps, has covered the rainforests for at least four million years. An international research team led by Penn State University found the current landscape on the island is similar to what was present during the Pliocene Epoch, 5.3 to 2.6 million years ago. The researchers believe their findings add further justification to preserve these prehistoric forests and the many critically endangered species that use them as a…
Rema, the Nigerian singer, has featured Selena Gomez, the American songstress, on the remix of ‘Calm Down’, his hit single. The track is scheduled for release on August 26. Gomez announced her collaboration with the ‘Dumebi’ crooner via a post on her Instagram page on Monday. Rema, the Nigerian singer, has featured Selena Gomez, the American songstress, on the remix of ‘Calm Down’, his hit single. The track is scheduled for release on August 26. Gomez announced her collaboration with the ‘Dumebi’ crooner via a post on her Instagram page on Monday. The 30-year-old also shared a video of herself…
Chris Hemsworth proved he was a man of the people on Tuesday, when he happily posed for photos with fans while leaving Brisbane Airport. Despite keeping a low profile in dark sunglasses, the 36-year-old was recognised by several travelers before his flight out of Australia. The Marvel Universe star, who is married to Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, dressed casually for his trip in a black T-shirt and matching shorts. Say cheese! Chris Hemsworth proved he was a man of the people on Tuesday, when he happily posed for photos with fans while leaving Brisbane Airport Chris completed his look with black sneakers and carried a backpack over…