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Paper is a ubiquitous part of everyday life, but how is it made, and where did it originate? Ancient Egyptians made an early ...

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 ...

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The humble business card may seem harmless, but the global appetite for paper networking tools adds up to a staggering environmental cost. Each year, an estimated 4 billion trees are cut down for ...

For many, opening presents is a beloved holiday tradition. But the festive wrapping paper, bows and ribbons that adorn gifts can be costly for the environment. Paper in general “has environmental ...