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New process could make wood as strong as titanium alloys but lighter and cheaper

Engineers at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) have found a way to make wood more than 10 times times stronger and tougher than before, creating a natural substance that is stronger than many titanium alloys.

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    Could we be returning to the days of wooden ships and airplanes?

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