An obscure 1990s laboratory method to make wood transparent has evolved into possibly using wood for computer screens and more. The article also includes a link to an interesting research article that describes the features of wood that make it a useful material.
Source: https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/12/why-scientists-are-making-transparent-wood/
Source: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-matsci-010622-105440
