Why scientists are making transparent wood / The results are amazing, that a piece of wood can be as strong as glass::The material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows, and more.

  • @Kethal
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    1 year ago

    Wood is already stronger than glass. If you read the article, what they say make sense, but this title is silly.

    • @systemglitch
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      151 year ago

      That title instantly got under my skin for being stupid

      • @pdxfed
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        1 year ago

        And here I was clicking on the article expecting a revolution in glassware woodware.

    • @qooqie
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      61 year ago

      Also wouldn’t resin filled wood framework have a higher environmental impact compared to glass? I’m not entirely sure either way

      • @doczombie
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        51 year ago

        They note towards the bottom they’ve also developed a sustainable resin in place of PVA.