Researchers have found a way to make transparent wood that doesn't rely on plastics, and it could be scaled up to work in ...

In a world where plastic dominates almost every part of daily life—from phones to windows—finding a sustainable alternative ...

Can you imagine a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not—unless you've heard of ...

Scientist have invented a new type of transparent wood that could one day replace harmful plastics in several applications.

Can't see the wood for the trees? Scientists are increasingly modifying wood to make it transparent, offering a range of environmental benefits for the planet. These advancements "open the door ...

If you think of wood as a material, you might describe it with many different adjectives. Sturdy, warm, flexible, maybe pretty, depending on the quality. Transparent is not usually one of them ...

Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not -- unless you've heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood's natural structure, this material has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly ...