The new material, created by InventWood, is made by blending regular timber with chemicals and compressing the molecular structure.

The material has 50% more tensile strength than steel with a strength-to-weight ratio that’s ten-times better.

InventWood aims to launch its strong and environmentally friendly product this summer. It’s called Superwood. Maryland-based InventWood is doing just what its name implies: inventing a new type of ...

A revolutionary wood-based material that outperforms steel in strength-to-weight ratio is about to transform the construction ...

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 ...

Wood is a sturdy, durable material. That can make it heavier and more difficult to clean than plastic versions, but it should last through your child’s years of use. You may even use it through ...

Jackfruit wood, with its striking bright yellow grain, is a unique material that may surprise you with its strength and ...

When you think of animals that eat wood, termites are likely the first critters to come to mind. Termites are small insects that eat a variety of decaying plant matter, from leaf litter to wood. They ...

It's a difficult problem to solve, because doing so will require us to find eco-friendly materials that are as strong as concrete and need little maintenance. That's why scientists have been ...

American researchers have significantly enhanced the strength of wood with the help of solid nanoscale materials. «By looking at wood at different levels — from microscopic structures inside cell ...

Cathie Wood, head of Ark Investment Management, often adjusts her holdings, buying more when prices drop and selling when they rise. Over the past week, she picked up some stocks at a lower price ...