Experiments show Neanderthals extracted birch tar and used it for several applications, including its antibiotic wound ...

Deep beneath Earth's surface and scattered across remote corners of our planet lie treasures so extraordinary that their very ...

The use of natural materials in construction continues to rise as AEC teams look to both reduce their carbon footprint and create an environment that fosters wellness and harmony with nature. From the ...

What’s stronger than spider silk? Limpet teeth! And what’s a limpet? They’re small aquatic snails with wide, conical shells. Their tiny, millimeter-long teeth are now the record holders for the ...

The natural materials that make homes feel warmer in winter and cooler in summer - How to naturally regulate your temperature ...

In a world of waste and pollution, returning to all-natural products makes sense for the health of humans and the planet. Danish Designer Bonnie Hvillum made it the focus of her work to create such ...

A new study from Fashion Revolution co-founder Carry Somers warns that natural fibers can persist in the environment for over ...

Plastic-free sequins that divert food waste from landfills. Alternatives to leather that restore biodiversity. Sustainable material designers are expanding their remit in inventive new ways to create ...

Can you imagine having a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not -- unless you've heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood's natural structure, this ...