In an effort to make alloys stronger, researchers at North Carolina State University took a cue from bamboo: They increased the grain size gradually, going from the skin toward the center of the metal ...

Bamboo is lauded as a highly sustainable choice for a modern kitchen countertop. Is this actually true, or is it just ...

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If one of your goals for 2026 is to reduce your plastic use, the kitchen is a good place to start. Plastic cutting boards, tools, food storage containers, and other kitchen items can not only leach ...

Bamboo, the perennial and plentiful plant, is the next big thing in sustainable construction. For centuries, bamboo had been used for traditional ceremonies and as the primary material for building ...

When you think of bamboo, you probably don't think of the world's longest bridge-and-tunnel sea crossing spanning 34 miles (55 km) and shuttling around 150,000 people a day between Hong Kong and Macau ...

Ever since the 1890s, cricket bat blades have been made of willow wood. According to a new study, however, bamboo bats should offer better performance and a lower environmental footprint, plus they ...

Because it’s sustainable and durable, bamboo is used to make many household products. But did you know that the natural material is also used to make bath mats? While they aren’t plushy or soft, ...