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, ...

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The idea of trees "talking" to one another through underground fungal networks—the so-called "wood wide web"—has captured the imagination of the public. This concept, where trees supposedly share ...

As global temperatures rise, trees in colder areas are benefiting from an extended growing season. A longer growing season results in thicker growth rings and, as a result, higher overall wood ...

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Trees hold the wisdom of centuries. By burning them in peaceful ritual, we get access to their spiritual essence. There is an incredible amount of healing that can manifest through the art of burning ...

Every woodworker struggles with what do with all the scrap cutoffs from every project. Efficiency minded lean manufacturing advocates would have you immediately discard the scraps as waste or "muda" ...

Two genome-edited poplar trees on the right, and one wild-type tree on the left. Credit: University of Maryland Trees play a big role in the fight against climate change: They can soak up carbon ...

A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft some of his most renowned instruments. By Katherine Kornei Katherine Kornei ...

Megan Offner finds creative and comforting ways to salvage doomed trees. By Jane Margolies This article is part of our Design special section about buildings, objects and techniques that are fighting ...