by Admin | Jan 31, 2024 | General
The recent announcement from Portugal that the oldest cork tree in the world is thriving at Águas de Moura (Palmela) just south of Lisbon prompted a claim from France that this is not true. Ancient cork tree at Courant d’Huche in the Landes region of SW France. Image...
by Admin | Jan 24, 2024 | General
© RUAG Schweiz AG As 2024 is likely to be an important year in the development of space travel, now seems a good time to look at how cork plays a key role in shielding astronauts and space vehicles from extreme temperatures. These can range from -423F (-253C) to more...
by Admin | Jan 10, 2024 | General
As part of their curriculum, students at the School of Design at Northumbria University were this year assigned to create unique consumer products using cork as the main material. Led by Assistant Professor Rickard Whittingham, they took on this challenge with...
