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Why scientists are making transparent wood / The results are amazing, that a piece of wood can be as strong as glass (arstechnica.com)

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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.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It might be a better insulator? Tipple pane glass is fine until the seal breaks and gas leaks out.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

After 50 years the frame is likely done for anyway so it doesn't really make much sense to make triple-panes more durable.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Hadn’t thought of that angle.