Researchers at the University of British Columbia leveraged an unusual discovery into ultra-black material made from wood. The deep, dark black is not the result of any sort of dye or surface coati… ...

And what's more, it was determined that wood from other species of trees – besides basswood – can also be used. The surface layer that changes structure is only about 0.5 to 1 mm thick.

Posted: February 1, 2025 | Last updated: July 10, 2025 Explore the world of woodworking as artisans reveal the hidden beauty of wood with unique black veins.