Scientists recently made a fascinating discovery involving amber, a substance known for preserving ancient organisms.

Imagine holding a piece of golden resin in your hand, only to discover that inside, time itself has been trapped—along with ...

Paleontologists hope that an amber-like material, made with living tree resin, will shed light on the prehistoric fossilization of the real stuff. By Richard Fisher Amber is coveted the world over ...

Amber and copal are fossilized tree resins prized for preserving delicate plant and animal remains for millions of years, offering researchers unique glimpses into the past. Destructive chemical ...

"This is the famous manna." Along the bark of each tree are thick lines of manna, a white mineral-rich resin referenced in the Bible 17 times that has been used as a natural sweetener and ...

Muez Hailu, Director of Forest Development: "In Ethiopia, there are six species of gum and resin trees. One of those species is called Boswellia papyrifera. That's its scientific name. It is ...