Portuguese Company Turns Cork Wood into Limitless Material, Even to Insulate Spacecraft
A Portuguese company has found innovative uses for cork wood, including making it suitable to insulate spacecraft. The company's use of cork dates back 150 years and has been transformed into a versatile material through technological advancements. Cork wood is being used in various applications due to its unique properties.
Why it's good news: This innovation offers potential solutions for space exploration and can inspire other companies to explore new uses for sustainable materials.
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