fun facts
Japan’s wood-panelled satellite.
“Named LignoSat, after the Latin word for wood, its panels have been built from a type of magnolia tree, using a traditional technique without screws or glue.” ~ learn more
Tag: Wood
big ideas
Britain and EU decide burning wood is carbon neutral?
“Not only are they going back to the future, but they also claim doing so is carbon neutral (spoiler alert: it isn’t, not even close). Nearly 40% of Europe’s so-called renewable energy is currently obtained by combusting wood, much of […]
under the microscope
3D printer ink to make wooden objects.
“The cell structure of ordinary tree wood influences the shape the wood will distort into as it dries. With the new technique, scientists can control the cell structure and, as a result, the precise shape that the product will take […]
under the microscope
Turning wood transparent to make energy-saving windows
“Glass windows are notoriously bad at keeping buildings insulated, and a simple new process for making sturdy transparent wood could provide a solution.” | learn more