Worldwide, there are approximately 1,500 bamboo species found from tropical regions to the snowline of the Andes. Bamboos (subfamily Bambusoideae) are among the broad-leaved grasses (Poaceae) ...

And some scientists say bamboo could also help reduce climate change. As bamboo grows, it quickly absorbs a lot of planet-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Then if people use the bamboo to ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult handle.