Wooden blocks in a young forest. Every six months for four years, the researchers took a block from each site to measure the activity of termites and fungi. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

"The best way to clean a classic wooden knife block is to wipe it ... generally a poor idea because the moisture can warp wood. Got a knife block sporting lots of fussy carved details?

Whether you’re on the verge of tossing your plastic cutting boards or want a snazzy, new wooden one ... makes sense that the brand’s boards and blocks can be rather expensive.

Cody Block is a “screen-free wooden toy that helps children three to nine learn the basics of computer programming through play”, according to a Zurich company called Qubs Toys which has just launched ...