JPA Daily Buzz - Edisi 24 2026

page 1 24th Edition/ 2026 6 March 2026 Behind every story, there is a team that works with heart. The Pulsekeeper Dr. Diyana Hassim The VisionWhisperer Norazizul The Pixel Alchemist Sabrina The Buzz Architect Lidyawati The Buzzkeeper Nurfazlina The Light Catcher Syukran The Buzz Crew High in the White Mountains of California, USA, stands a tree that has quietly witnessed nearly five thousand years of human history. Known as Methuselah, this Great Basin bristlecone pine is estimated to be more than 4,800 years old , making it one of the oldest known living trees on Earth. To appreciate how extraordinary this is, consider the timeline of human civilisation. Methuselah was already growing when the Egyptian pyramids were being built . It was alive when early civilisations were developing writing systems and forming organised societies. While empires rose and fell across continents, this tree continued its slow and steady life in the harsh mountain environment. The Bristlecone Pine is not particularly tall or visually striking. In fact, many of these trees appear twisted and weathered, shaped by centuries of wind, cold temperatures, and drought. They grow in rocky soil at high elevations where conditions are extremely challenging for most living organisms. Yet these harsh conditions may be exactly what allow them to survive for thousands of years. Instead of growing quickly, the Bristlecone Pine grows slowly and steadily. Its wood becomes dense and resistant to disease and decay. Scientists believe this slow growth is one of the secrets behind its extraordinary longevity. The tree adapts to its environment rather than competing aggressively for rapid expansion. The Tree That Has Lived for More Than 4,000 Years