Japanese cuisine is full of local and seasonal specialties. One, made in Osaka prefecture from maple leaves, is a traditional ...

In a groundbreaking leap for sustainable space exploration, Japan has launched the world's first wooden satellite, aptly ...

On 5, 2024, Japan’s wooden satellite went up into space aboard an unmanned SpaceX rocket to test timber for space exploration. Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry developed the ...

When you're considering adding trees to your outdoor space, you'll need to make sure to choose a compact option that won't damage your home or driveway.

The team at Kyoto University concluded that lumber from the Japanese magnolia tree stood up to the harsh space environment ...

Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

Flowering trees can make a big statement when they're in full bloom. Every yard should have at least one such tree.

The Parks Department announced new additions to the “Great Trees” in the five boroughs, with nearly 20 of them grown on ...

The world's trees are in critical danger, with a staggering number of tree species teetering on the brink of extinction, according to a new global analysis released Tuesday. The decade-long project ...

magnolia and eucalypt species, said Beech, head of conservation prioritization at Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), which contributed to the tree assessment. Seed banks essential ...

More than a third of all tree species worldwide face extinction, threatening ecosystems, plants, animals and economies around the world, experts warned Monday. In all, 38% of trees are at risk ...