Since the initial creation of transparent wood three years ago, further developments have resulted in additional material benefits, including the ability to store and release heat. In 201…

A new research paper has provided fresh insights into how plants respond to stress. Scientists hope to develop new ways of limiting negative impacts on crop yields. Professor Joanne Chory, d…

The Future Timber Hub is preparing to host its fifth Pacific Timber Engineering Conference (PTEC). Between 10 and 12 July, PTEC 2019 will provide a forum for interested parties to share the la…

The balsa export industry in the East New Britain Province (ENB) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is big business. Despite this, it faces major challenges with productivity and sustainability, mar…

Australia’s agriculture and horticulture industries have joined forces, developing a program to change the way airborne pests and diseases are detected. The program, iMapPESTS: Sentine…

A team of Australian researchers has been working to measure the onsite installation productivity of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) in multi-storey building projects, demonstrating the si…

New research has demonstrated medium density fibreboard (MDF) is suitable for use in more elements of stair construction than previously thought. The study has resulted in the development …

New research has demonstrated that forestry field operators can accurately perform certain tree stem assessments in an immersive, virtual reality (VR) environment. Consequent benefits …