Dec. 11 (UPI) -- With the help of nuclear technology, scientists in Australia have begun to unlock the secrets of prehistoric fossilized tree resin -- time capsules made of amber.

Tree resin could replace the oil and gas byproducts used in adhesives, cleaning supplies and other household goods. To lower the cost of resin, scientists want to engineer trees to produce more of ...

Australia's oldest prehistoric tree frog hops 22 million years back in time Date: May 14, 2025 Source: University of New South Wales Summary: Scientists have now discovered the oldest ancestor for ...

Australian Firefighters Have Saved the Last Groves of a Rare, Prehistoric Tree Just 200 Wollemi pines exist in a remote gorge, prompting a critical operation to protect them from bushfires ...

Finding lost boab carvings Boab trees grow in the northwestern corner of Australia. A survey (green rectangle) of a region on the edge of the Tanami Desert revealed a patch of boab trees carved ...