BRISTOL, England, May 30 -- Biofabrication, a journal from the International Society for Biofabrication that says it focuses on cutting-edge research regarding the use of cells, proteins, biological materials and biomaterials as building blocks to manufacture biological systems and therapeutic products, posted research articles, including the following topics, in its April 2023 edition: Topical Reviews: * Engineering organ-on-a-chip systems to model viral infections * Advancements in modelli  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 2 -- The European Parliament issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: * * * * Tougher EU measures to fight excessive production and consumption of textiles * Textile products should last longer and be easier to reuse, repair and recycle * Clothing and footwear should be produced in a circular, sustainable and socially just way * Call for a ban on the destruction of unsold and returned textile goods * * * MEPs call on the Commission and EU countries to end  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 1 (TNSres) -- The International Sleep Products Association issued the following news on May 30, 2023: Recycled mattress textiles could help make electrodes in the lithium batteries that will power tomorrow's electric vehicles, according to the Mattress Recycling Council. In a three-year study at the National Institute for Materials Advancement at Pittsburg State University in Kansas, researchers led by Dr. Ram Gupta developed a process that can transform mattress tex  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 30 -- The Journal of Applied Polymer Science, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers polymers, including membranes, energy conversion and storage and biomedical implants, published research articles, including the following topics, in its July 5, 2023 edition: RESEARCH ARTICLES: * High durable three-dimensional electroconductive patterns on textiles: Direct laser scribing of crosslinked graphene oxide sheets * Effect of molecular weight on properties of polyaryle  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 1 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers demonstrated that it's possible to make carbon dioxide capture filters using 3D printing. Specifically, they printed a hydrogel material that can hold carbonic anhydrase, an enzyme that speeds a reaction that turns carbon dioxide and water into bicarbonate. The findings, published in the journal Gels, suggest 3D printing coul  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness issued the following testimony by Jonathan Fantini Porter, CEO and executive director at the Partnership for Central America, involving a hearing on May 16, 2023, entitled "Economic Cooperation for a Stronger and More Resilient Western Hemisphere": * * * Introduction Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Cornyn, and Members of the Committee thank you for the opportunity to discuss the c  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The Senate Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness issued the following testimony by Neil Herrington, senior vice president for the Americas at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, involving a hearing on May 16, 2023, entitled "Economic Cooperation for a Stronger and More Resilient Western Hemisphere": * * * Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the importance of economic cooperation for a stronger and more resilient Western Hemisph  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSawa) -- The National Geographic Society issued the following news release on May 31, 2023: The National Geographic Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Wayfinder Awards. This year's awardees include an Egyptologist, documentary filmmaker, investigative journalist, biologist, urban ecologist and other innovators, and were selected for their exemplary achievements in exploration through science, education, conservation, technology, and storytelling. Wa  more