While you might not be able to ditch clear plastic bags entirely yet, storing some of these items in it can be dangerous to ...

When it comes to keeping your home feeling organized and functional, the humble storage bin is your most indispensable tool. Designed to corral anything that’s cluttering your living ...

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 ...

Thirty years ago, a botanist in Germany had a simple wish: to see the inner workings of woody plants without dissecting them. By bleaching away the pigments in plant cells, Siegfried Fink managed to ...

Stronger than plastic and tougher than glass, the resin-filled material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows and more. By Jude Coleman / Knowable Magazine Published Dec 14, ...