NIBIO wood scientist Stephen Amiandamhen is a specialist in wood products and has been researching wood fiber boards for many years. "Our partners are looking for new uses for their wood products," ...

In addition to the wood fiber boards being both light and insulating well, it is very important that they are also fire-retardant. This is an aspect of the new product that the wood technologists ...

One of the significant benefits of hydroseeding is the ability to create a custom mix of seed tailored to your yard’s specific needs. A hydroseed slurry, a mixture of seeds, mulch, fertilizer, and ...

Taylor Leamey writes about all things wellness, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

While most people don't eat enough fiber, eating too much of it can cause symptoms such as bloating, cramps, and constipation. In some cases, it could also lead to an intestinal blockage. Fiber is the ...

Unique among the myriad of items the mission carried is the first satellite made from wood, a palm-sized cube called the LignoStat. Developed by Kyoto University researchers and the Japanese ...

Fiber is essential for healthy digestion, and high fiber diets are linked to improved heart health. Foods high in fiber include split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, artichokes, and ...

Wood therapy, also called maderotherapy or maderoterapia, is a form of massage that uses various hand-held wooden tools. Practitioners of wood therapy claim that it has benefits such as breaking down ...