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The article focuses on the invention of paper in China by inventor Cai Lun in 105 C.E. (Common Era), discussing the development of the printing press, Disposable paper clothes and its role in military.

The article discusses the role that necessity played in the invention of paperweights from the late 19th century through the 1950s in the U.S., including the electrical engineer Charles P. Steinmetz's use of ad-hoc paperweights throughout his career. An overview of various items used to hold down paper, including rounded stones and horseshoes, is provided.

The article focuses on ancient Chinese inventions that influenced the world. A Chinese alchemist is considered to have discovered a black powdery mixture, which has come to be known as gundpowder. Compasses are said to have been invented by the ancient Chinese. Spiritualists and fortunetellers made and used the first compasses to predict the future. The Chinese invented paper during the Han Dynasty.

Presents the author's opinion the impact of rapid changes in media because of technology, and why text and paper will not become obsolete. Remarks on ever changing direction of technology; Transformation of the way one learns; Definition of the message, Effect of computers on the way one writes.

The article reports on the new product from Nocopi Inc. in the U.S. According to the author, the company has developed a proprietary dye that is combined with wood pulp when paper is manufactured. The product changes the reflective properties of papers, so copiers can not pick up the prints on it. Moreover, Nocopi plans to unveil its first copy-proof paper in July 1985.

The article offers information on the origin and the process of making paper, which was invented in China more than 1,500 years ago.

This article presents a question and answer related to the invention of sandpaper. Chinese inventors in the 13th century B.C. realized that crushed shells, seeds, and sand stuck with tree resin to parchment would smooth rough surfaces. But sandpaper was invented by Isaac Fisher Jr. Readers of the journal "This Old House" are asked to tell the year in which Fisher score a patent for his sandpaper. The answer is the year 1834. It is also stated that in addition to inventing coating paper, Fisher devised an elaborate machine to make it.

Chronicles the history of paper which was invented in China.

The article reports on the plan to launch the electronic paper on 2008. The device held an ultra-thin screen size of a newspaper page with a very high resolution. The device when connected to the Internet will keep on updating the daily paper and will keep un updating the paper electronically and automatically during the day. The instrument has been developed by several companies in order to respond to the clamor of the consumers demand for larger displays in smaller devices. The launching of the electronic paper in 2008 is anticipated to create positive impact to the publishing industry by opening the possibility of printing on thin and flexible plastic substrates.

The article reports on the invention of an erasable paper that fades printed text within 16 to 24 hours when exposed to a specific wavelength of light, developed by a research team at Xerox Research Centre in Canada and Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) in California. Eric Shrader, PARC area manager of industrial ink-jet systems, noted that the experimental printing technology will reduce paper use, but its commercial availability would take a long way.

Looks at new inventions featured by "Machine Design" in its October 1954 issue. Description of Sno-Buggy, a giant jeep invented designed by R. G. LeTourneau Inc.; Advantage of waterproof paper developed by the Shoe Products Division of Dewey and Almy Chemical Co.