Tree resins are among nature’s most intriguing gifts. Prized for their scent, versatility, and symbolism, they’ve played important roles in cultures around the world. Here’s a closer look at what they ...
A new compound made from tree resin kills almost 100% of drug-resistant bacteria without harming healthy tissue, laboratory studies suggest. Made into a film, this nanocellulose could be used as a ...
Greece is famous for the production of mastiha, or mastic, a tree resin collected from mastic trees that flourish in the distinct climate of Chios. Just 1 kilogram can retail for about $350. Today, it ...
Sticky resin from conifers contains substances that could relieve or cure epilepsy. Researchers have synthesized and tested 71 substances known as resin acids, of which twelve are prime candidates for ...
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Movie prop used by Sir Richard Attenborough in the film Jurassic Park on view at the Amazing Amber exhibition in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2013. Somewhere in South America, a miner finds a piece of ...
Unleash your inner artist and craft a stunning Christmas Tree on canvas using crushed glass, dazzling embellishments, and glossy resin — just in time for the holiday season! The class consist of all ...