A team of researchers claim to have created a biodegradable and renewable alternative to both glass and plastic in the form of “transparent wood,” a futuristic new material that could greatly reduce ...

This story was originally published by Knowable Magazine. Thirty years ago, a botanist in Germany had a simple wish: to see the inner workings of woody plants without dissecting them. By bleaching ...

Glass drinkware is undoubtedly the classic option, but it’s not always the best option. Glass is prone to breakage, of course, which can be dangerous if you have small kids or pets around, or if ...