Suppressing an insurgency is never easy, anywhere in the world—whether through dialogue or through the gun. Such operations ...

Many farmers are now turning to the machan method, which uses bamboo trellises to grow vine crops like cucumbers, bitter ...

I’ve tested many sets of cooling sheets, but nothing compares to the best bamboo sheets for staying cool while I sleep. I’ve tried crisp cotton and eucalyptus-derived materials, but the silky texture ...

Manual for building design aims to encourage low-carbon construction as alternative to steel and concrete An airport made of bamboo? A tower reaching 20 metres high? For many years, bamboo has been ...

Bamboo shoots may be far more than a crunchy side dish. A comprehensive review found they can help control blood sugar, support heart and gut health, and reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

At least 44 people have died and more than 270 are missing after a major fire engulfed an apartment complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. The fire, which swept through multiple high-rise towers, is ...

Bamboo scaffolding, a centuries-old technique that was traditionally ubiquitous in Hong Kong, is under scrutiny for its role in the city’s deadliest fire in more than a century. At least 55 people ...

Bamboo is gaining support as a resilient, sustainable, and affordable construction material in the Philippines. During the Regional Bamboo Summit in Abra, Base Bahay Foundation Inc. Business and ...

Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but is also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil. Plastics ...

Dylan Ettinger is a Los Angeles-based writer specializing in spirits, cocktails, and coffee with hands-on experience visiting distilleries and bars across the US, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Metal has begun to replace this distinctive latticework, which is seen on towers across the city. Daisy Pak, a rare female bamboo master, takes pride in the ancient craft. Metal has begun to replace ...

There are a few common misconceptions about learning to sing that I'd like to do my part to clear up. The main one is that the ability to sing is something you're born with—not (necessarily) true.