This launch is a preliminary test of using wood in research. Month and Mars The compact device, palm-sized, weighs one k…
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Science & Technology
This is not fantasy: Japan will launch a satellite made of magnolia wood into space.
The ecological satellite LignoSat resembles a toy that has been taken out of a box of wooden blocks. It was created by researchers from Kyoto University and the logging company…
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Science & Technology
Mobility of wood: realistic fantasies about eco-transport for land, sky, and water.
Currently, the project Timber Mobilities by Vincent Callebaut and his colleagues seems fantastic. However, tomorrow it could become a reality. After all, most of the bold ideas of the renowned…
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Before cleaning, it’s important to wipe the furniture thoroughly with a dry cloth. Then, take a small amount of the ready-made “Polish” mixture—a light brown liquid—and, using a piece of…
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In the forests of Burma, where valuable teak wood is harvested, elephants take on all the tasks that machines handle in other logging operations. They are busy felling trees and,…
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Furniture finishing should not only look beautiful but also protect the wood from dust, moisture, and vapors. In kitchens, shelves, and storage cabinets, oil-based paints and enamels are commonly used…