A San Francisco art exhibition titled “By-Product Becomes Product” is the latest installment in a series of projects stemming from an unlikely partnership between art and science. California-based artist and designer Christine Lee and Forest Products Laboratory engineer John Hunt … Continue reading
FPL research led to the creation of Hollywood’s first 100 percent sustainable studio set. Hollywood’s first 100 percent sustainable studio set was created for 20th Century Fox’s comedy series “Raising Hope” thanks to the efforts of the Forest Products Laboratory … Continue reading
It’s often said that good things are worth waiting for. Like wine aged in oak barrels or a revolutionary idea. Or perhaps a unique partnership that creatively combines the two, bringing one entrepreneur’s dream to reality. Joe Triglia, owner of … Continue reading
Led by Acting Director Michael Rains, the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) recently welcomed USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for a tour through its unique and growing set of research facilities. Basic and applied research at FPL supports a number of USDA … Continue reading
Not long ago it would have been hard to imagine throngs of people walking around with tiny computers in their pockets, able to communicate with someone across the globe instantly just by tapping on a screen. It can be equally … Continue reading
