Transparent is not usually one of them, but researchers have now developed a method to make semi-transparent wood a reality, and it could have interesting applications in the future.

We recommend a table saw as well, although you can build the cart without one. But don’t worry if you don’t have a table saw; most suppliers will cut the wood for you for a small charge.

Kennesaw State University researcher Bharat Baruah believes transparent wood could serve as a viable alternative to the plastics that are discarded. Plastics are among the leading contributors to ...