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Transparent bamboo: A fireproof and waterproof alternative to glass
• https://newatlas.com, By Michael IrvingGlass might soon have some competition from an unlikely rival – bamboo. Scientists in China have turned regular old bamboo into a transparent material that's also resistant to fire and water, and suppresses smoke.