By infusing red oak with ferrihydrite using a simple, low-cost process, researchers strengthened the wood at the cellular ...

Researchers across US institutions set out to enhance the properties of wood to create a "high-performance, eco-friendly ...

Wood is often hailed as a low-carbon hero, a natural alternative to steel, concrete and plastic. It's a vital tool in the ...

A team of engineers has discovered a simple, affordable way to make ordinary wood much stronger—without adding extra weight ...

In this fascinating video, we dive into the remarkable characteristics of wood that is difficult to break yet becomes ...

they shouldn't pose a threat to the environment when the wood is eventually discarded or recycled. "Our researchers are laying the groundwork for a new generation of bio-based materials that have ...

With more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a new method could revolutionize how we build ...

Researchers have figured out how to make wood much stronger by injecting it with iron minerals found in soil. This discovery, while still experimental, might eventually transform how we build ...

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 28, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid The Dow and S&P 500 closed higher after a late rally on Wednesday ...