For centuries, humans have made use of glass in their art, tools, and technology. Despite the ubiquity of this material, ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A group of researchers is developing transparent woods made almost entirely of natural materials such as ...

For centuries, humans have made use of glass in their art, tools, and technology. Despite the ubiquity of this material, however, many of its microscopic properties are not well understood ...

Baruah, a woodworking hobbyist, recently wondered if his pastime’s principal material could serve as a viable glass replacement. Of course, there’s likely a glaring issue when you try envisioning a ...

The temperature inside the house was between 9 to 11 degrees Fahrenheit (5 to 6 degrees Celsius) cooler when transparent wood was used than when glass was, suggesting that this new material could ...

Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could ...

New glass ceramic cover material will bring improved drop performance on rough surfaces to more mobile devices. CORNING, N.Y., March 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW ...

Can you imagine a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not—unless you've heard of transparent wood. Made by modifying wood's natural structure, this material ...

And now they’ve developed a new kind of transparent wood that acts like glass but with surprising advantages. Not only is it strong and flexible, but this new material is also energy-efficient ...

transparent, and strengthenable glass ceramic material to help bring advanced toughness to more mobile devices. Gorilla Glass Ceramic significantly improves drop performance on rough surfaces compared ...