We use paper for communication (and occasionally making paper airplanes). However, there were many other uses put to the product when it was first introduced into America in the 18th century. Paper ...

Why does a tiny rock sink to the bottom of a lake, while a giant boat can stay afloat? When any object hits water, it displaces some amount of water. To float, the object needs to be lighter than the ...

Artist Frank Boelter has constructed a 9-metre paper boat from the stuff used to make Tetrabrik packs and is sailing it up the Elbe. The 37-year old artist came up with the idea one breakfast time, ...