Paper is a ubiquitous part of everyday life, but how is it made, and where did it originate? Ancient Egyptians made an early version of plant-based paper using papyrus — which is where the word "paper ...

While decorating a green fir tree (real or fake) with an array of mismatching baubles is pleasingly kitsch, the traditional Christmas tree commands a level of maximalism I don’t naturally reach ...

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How do people make paper out of trees, and why ...

THERE COULD BE A NEW TREND DEVELOPING IN HOLIDAY DECOR SINCE THE MID 19TH CENTURY, CHRISTMAS TREES HAVE BEEN A STAPLE OF AMERICAN CHRISTMASES, BUT NOW SOMETHING NEW IS WEDGING ITS WAY IN. FOR SOME, ...

The tree gets broken down into a mushy pulp, which is spread out flat and dried, making paper The tree is shaved with an incredibly sharp knife, and these shavings are neatened into paper There is a ...

Conventional breeding of trees takes time, but CRISPR gene editing should help speed things up. Now, scientists at North Carolina State University have used CRISPR to adjust the genomes of poplar ...