Since antiquity, this sticky resin, which seeps from the bark of mastic trees, has been harvested not only for its flavor but its therapeutic value. Although the mastic tree, also called “lentisk,” is ...

Quiet but bewitching, Chios is the fifth largest Greek island. Its landscapes, its fortified villages and its liquid gold: mastic. An undiscovered gem and a must-see!

Abstract: Epoxy resin insulation is widely used on offshore power platforms and are subject to complex electromechanical stresses. This study investigates the impact of cyclic tensile stress on the ...

There’s something fresh and lovely about Greek fare in the summertime. It’s likely due to the seasonality of the cuisine, ...

Established in 1992 to protect the largest contiguous area of old-growth forest in Grand Cayman, the 2.3-mile trail (one-way) is home to rare Mastic trees and winds through a native mangrove swamp ...

Thanks to the island's rich biodiversity, including rare mastic trees that can be harvested for resin, as well as olive oil, figs, wine and citrus fruits, Chios hasn't had to rely on tourism ...

One group of insects, the assassin bugs, can be seen using tree resin to catch prey in this fascinating YouTube clip. Let’s take a closer look at exactly how they do it and the significance of ...

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Said since the fifth century BCE to aid digestion, this aromatic resin is gently coaxed by hand from mastic trees that grow in the south of the island. It has myriad uses, from chewing gum to face ...