Researchers use mini plasma explosions to encode the equivalent of two million books into a coaster-sized device. The method ...

Project Silica introduces new techniques for encoding data in borosilicate glass, as described in the journal Nature. These ...

Parchment paper is a versatile tool for bakers and cooks, with lots of uses that not everyone knows about. But by the same token, it's best to know exactly the right ways to use it, or you might just ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri legislators have introduced House Bill 2230, which mandates that 70% of elementary school assignments be completed using paper and pencil to enhance student learning. The ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Missouri lawmaker has introduced legislation requiring elementary schools to use pen and paper for most student assignments, citing concerns that digital instruction has ...

Every day, millions of people use thermal paper without thinking about it. Receipts, shipping labels, tickets, and medical records all rely on heat‑sensitive coatings to make text appear. More ...

The bill cites studies showing that paper straws, a common alternative, often contain harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. Research has linked PFAS exposure to various health risks, including ...

Dear Heloise: We’ll be spending hours wrapping Christmas and Hannukah gifts in a few weeks, using a lot of paper sourced from forest trees that would be better left standing. I hate wrapping! I’ve ...

First the penny. Next, paper checks? When the US Mint stopped making pennies last month for the first time in 238 years, it drew a lot of attention. But there have been quiet moves to stop using paper ...

Even though the majority of people have transitioned to fully digital technology to manage their money and finances, there are still many people who prefer paper, tangible alternatives. From balancing ...