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 ...

The next time you grab a sheet of paper to do your homework, remember that the product you're writing on was once a tree. Most kids know this, but what you may not know is how a tree is turned into ...

The term has intuitive appeal—but what is sustainable forestry, exactly? For centuries, forests sustained themselves. Today, ...