The question of how much wood a woodchuck can chuck may need to be reevaluated — new research published today in Nature reveals a process that can create wood with a strength-to-weight ratio stronger ...

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Like many homes, this one is built of wood. In this case, timber and solid cork. It has a lot of windows to let in light and a stunning modern design. But this home is floating on the water. You may ...

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