More Trees Than Stars in the Milky Way?
2025-01-02
A recent study suggests there might be more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way galaxy. While estimates for both are imprecise, a 2015 Nature paper estimated 3.04 trillion trees on Earth, while estimates for stars in the Milky Way range from 100 to 400 billion. Despite uncertainties, the tree count significantly exceeds even the highest star estimates. This surprising fact sparks reflection on Earth's ecosystems and the vastness of space.
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