BROOKFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Festive events and seasonal celebrations await * * * Brookfield Zoo Chicago is gearing up for an exciting fall season with a mix of new and returning events, including the annual Zoo Run, a vibrant Hispanic Heritage Fest, and Oktoberfest. A last chance to see some winged wonders and an opportunity to meet new feathered friends. From family-friendly Halloween festivities to a 21-and-over only afte  more

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: * * * The doctoral dissertation in the field of Sustainable Technologies will be examined at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Joensuu Campus and online. * * * What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? All-cellulose composites (ACCs) can be characterised as biocomposites, or single-polymer composites made entirely out of cellulose. Irres  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Aug. 29 -- The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features ecological burdens and impacts throughout the stages of a product system, from raw material acquisition through production and use to final disposal, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2024 edition (Vol. 29, Issue 9): * A parametric approach for developing embodied environmental benchmark values for buildings * Effect factors for mar  more

MONTREAL, Canada, Aug. 29 -- The McCord Stewart Museum issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * The city, diversity and history are at the heart of the McCord Stewart Museum's 2024-2025 programming * * * In 2024-2025, the Museum continues its mission to tell the stories of the people and communities that make up our city, drawing on its remarkable collections and showcasing them through distinctive, engaging museum experiences. In addition to its award-winning permanent exhi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The National Endowment for the Humanities issued the following news release: * * * Grant awards support the creation of scholarly hubs for AI research, new nonfiction books, documentaries, podcasts, exhibitions, collaborative and individual humanities research, and enrichment programs for educators * * * The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) today announced $37.5 million in grants for 240 humanities projects across the country. These grants will supp  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 29 -- The New Mexico State University Foundation issued the following news release: The New Mexico State University Foundation has announced the 2024 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, including the James F. Cole Memorial Award for Service, and the Young Alumni Service Award -- the highest honors conferred upon former students. Presented by the NMSU Alumni Association for more than 60 years, these prestigious awards celebrate Aggies who have achieved di  more