A new engineered wood could cut both emissions and construction costs. It's also stronger than normal, untreated wood, researchers say.

Bacteria and chemicals are eating away at the crown jewel of Henry VIII's 16th century fleet, the Mary Rose. A new X-ray method may help save her.

Chemicals used to treat musical instruments because of a worm infestation may explain the unique sounds of the Stradivari violin.

An expert breaks down why the United States is facing a lumber shortage that's causing prices to skyrocket, including when we might expect it to end.

A new bioplastic made from wood byproducts may help deal with the world's problem with plastic, which can take hundreds of years to degrade.

People buy cypress mulch for rot resistance and other qualities, but new research finds that the label on the bag may be a lie.

A new model could help prevent unintended consequences when researchers use genetic modification on trees for things like biofuel.

A new tool can design woodworking projects and then let carpenters know how to build them with materials and tools they already have.

Changing how instrument-makers build violins could make them sound more like the lauded Stradivarius.