Researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) have figured out a simple, affordable method for creating natural wood materials that are 23 times harder than typical woods, according to a new paper ...

Ever struggle cutting into your food with your steak knife? Well, a team of researchers has created a knife three times stronger than your typical steak knife. The difference? It's completely made out ...

Wooden knives that are three times sharper than steel ones could help cut energy use and plastic cutlery waste. Teng Li at the University of Maryland and his colleagues developed a material called ...

There are a couple ways to go about making a bountiful, photogenic, or just plain delicious cheese plate. Do you cut cheeses into portion-sized wedges and layer them on a board with sweet and savory ...