The wooden masks crafted took 9 hours each, receiving praise and interest in potential sales. A talented Skyrim fan online has created wearable wooden masks based on the Dragon Priest Masks, which ...

Transparent wood could soon find uses in super-strong screens for smartphones; in soft, glowing light fixtures; and even as structural features, such as color-changing windows.

Transparent wood, made by modifying wood’s natural structure, has been proposed as a sturdy, eco-friendly plastic alternative. But wood’s biodegradability is often sacrificed in the process.

This slice of semi-transparent wood is made with natural materials and could be used in applications from wearable sensors to energy-efficient windows. Credit: Bharat Baruah.

The wooden masks crafted took 9 hours each, receiving praise and interest in potential sales. A talented Skyrim fan online has created wearable wooden masks based on the Dragon Priest Masks, which ...