Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could be used as windows and smartphone screens ...

While sustainably-grown wood can be an economical and eco-friendly building material, its relatively low tensile strength limits its potential applications. That could soon change, however ...

When we choose a material, we need to select the right one for the object it will finally become. For example, wood is strong and durable but easy to cut into different shapes with the right tools ...