Researchers at Central South University of Forestry and Technology in China have developed a transparent material derived from bamboo that is flame-retardant, smoke-suppressing, and superhydrophobic.

New 'zentropy theory' based on quantum mechanics could unlock seemingly impossible electronic devices made with transparent ...

A transparent coating that fireproofs wood has been developed by a team of scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Uncoated timber burns and cracks when exposed to fire while ...

Stronger than plastic and tougher than glass, the resin-filled material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows and more. By Jude Coleman / Knowable Magazine Published Dec 14, ...

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" to ...