WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- ACS Applied Nano Materials, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it covers engineering, chemistry, physics and biology relevant to applications of nanomaterials, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 27, 2023, edition (Vol. 6, Issue 20): Reviews: * Nanostructured Carbon-Based Composites for Microwave Absorption: A Review * Flexible Memristor-Based Nanoelectronic Devices for Wearable Applications: A Review * Adv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Applied Nano Materials, a journal that says it covers engineering, chemistry, physics and biology relevant to applications of nanomaterials from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Oct. 27, 2023, edition (Vol. 6, Issue 20): Reviews: * Nanostructured Carbon-Based Composites for Microwave Absorption: A Review * Flexible Memristor-Based Nanoelectronic Devices for Wearable Applications: A Review * Advancing Cancer Trea  more

WILLIAMBURG, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation issued the following news release: Adding to what is already a renowned assemblage of historic dress, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has recently received a gift of nearly 330 objects from The Valentine Museum in Richmond, Va., as part of the redefinition of the museum's holdings. The collection includes gowns, coats, trousers, breeches, waistcoats, vests, petticoats, underwear, accessories, hats, children's clothing a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) awarded eight EXIM customers representing the diversity of American exports and innovation as its Exporters of the Year at its 2023 Annual Conference. "The eight exporters recognized this year serve as prime examples of the strength of U.S. business and American exporting," said EXIM President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis. "EXIM is dedicated to facil  more

CROOKSTON, Minnesota, Oct. 28 -- The University of Minnesota's Crookston Campus issued the following news release: The University of Minnesota Crookston held its annual Alumni Awards Ceremony on October 20, 2023 in the Sargeant Student Center's Bede Ballroom and honored five individuals during Homecoming Week. Three former student athletes were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame including Lisa (Rongen) Duckstad 1985, Randy Lee 2001, and Frederick "RJ" Rollins 2007. Two alumni, Tashi Wongdi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: U.S. Customs and Border Protection released fiscal year 2023 textile enforcement statistics today. The data reflects robust enforcement efforts that protect American workers and legitimate importers by taking action against unlawful textile imports that attempt to circumvent U.S. trade laws, including those related to U.S. trade agreements. In FY   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following written testimony by Peter R. Huntsman, chairman, president and CEO of the Huntsman Corp., involving a hearing on Oct. 18, 2023, entitled "Exposing EPA Efforts to Limit Chemicals Needed for Life-Saving Medical Devices and Other Essential Products." EPA is the Environmental Protection Agency. * * * Why I Am Here Today Chairwoman McMorris Rodgers, Chairman   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management issued the following written testimony by Corey Wiggins, federal co-chair of the Delta Regional Authority, involving a hearing on Oct. 19, 2023, entitled "Regional Commissions: A Review of Federal Economic Development Program Effectiveness": * * * On behalf of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), I am pleased to present the Delta Regional Authority'  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 27 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University has received a $10,000 Preservation Assistance Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to rehouse portions of the MSU Museum's apparel collection acquired from the Apparel and Textile Design Program in the Department of Art, Art History, and Design. In 2017, the MSU Museum acquired the teaching collection of the Apparel and Textile Design Program, which contained about  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The low-cost FibeRobo, which is compatible with existing textile manufacturing techniques, could be used in adaptive performance wear or compression garments. * * * By Adam Zewe Instead of needing a coat for each season, imagine having a jacket that would dynamically change shape so it becomes more insulating to keep you warm as the temperature drops. A programmable, act  more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 25 -- Monash University issued the following news: Monash University's Enactus team has achieved an impressive third-place victory for Australia in the Enactus World Cup held in Utrecht, securing USD$20,000 in development funding for their textile waste tackling initiative, Cyrcle. Enactus is a global network of universities dedicated to addressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals through social and environmental enterprises. A platform for youth-dr  more

GREENWICH, Connecticut, Oct. 27 -- RSR Partners, a provider of professional services, issued the following news: RSR Partners, a leading board and executive search firm, presented the inaugural Russell S. Reynolds, Jr. Chair of the Year Award to Sarah E. Nash, Chair of the board of Bath & Body Works. The award was presented to Sarah at the firm's annual Directors Dinner in New York City on October 25, 2023. The Chair of the Year Award was established to celebrate the legacy of one of the searc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), co-chairs of the Senate Recycling Caucus, today held a roundtable discussion with stakeholders to explore ways to improve pathways for textile recycling, resale, repair, and reuse in the United States. Attendees included U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Da  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Carper (D-DE), co-chairs of the Senate Recycling Caucus, held a roundtable discussion with stakeholders to explore ways to improve pathways for textile recycling, resale, repair and reuse in the United States. Attendees included U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Dacie Meng, Policy and Institutions Senior Manager for North America at the Ellen MacArthur Fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: As the United States approaches its 250th year, the State Department's Art in Embassies program is working with cultural institutions, artists, families, and galleries to curate art collections that promote U.S. diplomacy. Art in Embassies announces the establishment of the Creative Growth Collection, comprised of 89 artworks created by artists from the Creative Growth Art Center, including artists with develo  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol issued the following news on Oct. 25, 2023: The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is today announcing an increase of 25% compared to 2022 in the total area of planted cotton acres enrolled in the program, reaching 1.6 million acres in 2023 - its greatest extent to date. This represents not only impressive growth in enrolled cotton acreage in a single year but also the fourth successive year of continued expansion of enrolled cotton acres.  more

URBANA, Illinois, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: Two research hubs associated with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) have received official designations as Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs from President Biden and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Hub (iFAB), led by the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL) at UIUC, seeks to scale precis  more

BANBURY, England, Oct. 27 -- The Waste and Resources Action Programme issued the following news release: WRAP's Textiles 2030 agreement has launched its Circular Design Toolkit which will help textiles organisations embed circular design principles into their design and product development processes to maximise the life of garments, select the most sustainable materials and ensure they are designed to be recycled. The Circular Design Toolkit aims to simplify the theory of circular design and   more