by Admin | Feb 6, 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...
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 Updated Aug 7, 2025. Cork plays a key role in shielding astronauts and space vehicles from extreme temperatures. These can range from -423F (-253C) to more than 200F (93C) and with almost 9 million pounds (40 million newtons) of thrust being produced...
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...
by Admin | Dec 19, 2023 | 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...
by Admin | Dec 12, 2023 | General
Cork plays a crucial role in the overall energy performance and energy classification of this building. Well-insulated walls heat up faster and maintain heat longer, reducing energy consumption and improving the health and comfort of the rooms. Situated in Northern...
