Contrary to its name, the Stone Age wasn’t just about stone. The epoch also known as the Neolithic Period also ushered in some of the first structures ever created from wood. The scientific study of ...

For as long as scientists have studied trees, we have categorised them into two types based on the sort of wood they make. Softwoods include pines and firs and generally grow faster than hardwoods, ...

Tulip trees have been around for millions of years, but a new analysis of their structure has revealed a previously unknown type of wood. The finding could explain why the trees are great at ...

Tulip trees were long renowned for their carbon storage. Their unique wood may be responsible. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. A new take on an old building material is gaining momentum ...

Neither hardwood nor softwood, tulip trees grow fast and store a lot of carbon, potentially providing an unexpected resource in the battle against climate change. Reading time 2 minutes While ...

SACRAMENTO -- California building codes were updated in July to allow for the construction of mass timber buildings up to 18 stories tall. But what is mass timber, also known as cross laminated timber ...

For as long as scientists have studied trees, we have categorised them into two types based on the sort of wood they make. Softwoods include pines and firs and generally grow faster than hardwoods, ...

Researchers undertaking an evolutionary survey of the microscopic structure of wood from some of the world's most iconic trees and shrubs have discovered an entirely new type of wood. Researchers ...