It was only in the mid-1800s that trees became the sole standard material for the majority of paper, a transition that was driven by the invention of the modern papermaking process.

So how do people make paper out of trees today? Loggers cut trees, load them onto trucks and bring them to mills. Machines slice off the bark, and big wood chippers chop the logs into small bits.

Plant-based paper has been used for thousands of years, but exactly how is it created from trees?

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 ...

Researchers edited several tree genes to improve suitability and sustainability in the pulp and paper industry.

This microgel, Cho believes, could be a versatile building block for many eco-friendly materials, including paper, film, and ...

Plant-based paper has been used for thousands of years, but exactly how is it created from trees?