Bio-based liquid bends wood like it's thin, pliable metal
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“Researchers have developed a new bio-based liquid that allows solid wood to be bent and shaped with ease, overcoming the traditional limitations of the material. This process could offer a more sustainable and flexible alternative to current wood-curving methods.”
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Technology intersecting with everyday life often produces the most unexpected outcomes. The moderate weirdness score suggests this is unusual but not completely unprecedented.
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