MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Advanced Science, an open access journal that covers fundamental and applied research in materials science, physics and chemistry, medical and life sciences, as well as engineering, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 11, 2024, edition (Vol. 11, Issue 34): Review * Thermally Activated Delayed Fluorescence (TADF) Materials Based on Earth-Abundant Transition Metal Complexes: Synthesis, Design and Applications * Oriented Structures  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Alliance for American Manufacturing issued the following news release: * * * White House Takes Important Trade Enforcement Actions * * * The Biden administration acted to strengthen its trade policy arsenal on Friday with the finalization of Section 301 tariff increases and new rulemaking on de minimis exemptions. "The White House's action on trade enforcement today sent a strong message to China that unfair trade practices that harm our workers and businesses wo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The American Action Forum issued the following research on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * Destroying De Minimis By Jacob Jensen, Data Analyst Executive Summary * Federal lawmakers are considering legislation that would alter or effectively eliminate the use of de minimis, a U.S. trade rule that allows imports valued below $800 to enter the United States free from tariffs and added fees. * The primary argument for restricting what critics call the "de minimis loophol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Biomacromolecules, a journal from the American Chemical Society that says it is a forum for the dissemination of cutting-edge research at the interface of polymer science and biology, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 9, 2024, edition (Vol. 25, Issue 9): Reviews * Multifunctional Natural and Synthetic Melanin for Bioelectronic Applications: A Review * Ingenious Structure Engineering to Enhance Piezoelectricity in Poly(vinylidene fluoride)  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Cornell Cinema team is welcoming students and the public back to the historic Willard Straight Theatre for another semester of film magic this fall. They have curated an eclectic and engaging lineup of films and series that promise to captivate and inspire. The cinema's location on campus in Willard Straight Hall means you don't have to leave the comfort of campus to see timeless contemporary and classic films. "I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America issued the following news release: The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today welcomed the Biden administration's announcement that it will seek to prohibit goods subject to Section 201, 232, and 301 tariffs from entering the U.S. via the de minimis loophole. The administration's move will substantially curtail the imports of textiles and apparel from China, which is crucial as 18 textile plants have re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2024: * * * Are the Chickens Coming Home to Roost? By William Alan Reinsch The semi-new buzzword in town is "overcapacity." This refers to China's policy of building state-subsidized capacity in selected sectors and then flooding the global market with their production. This is not new, although the word is. In a nonmarket economy where credit is allocated directly and indir  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: The Department of Homeland Security's workforce, particularly U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is on the front lines of the Biden-Harris Administration's new executive actions, announced today, to protect American consumers, workers, retailers, importers, and manufacturers by tackling the exponential growth of small packages claiming the de minimis exemption. CBP plays a vital role in im  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: The Department of Homeland Security's workforce, particularly U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is on the front lines of the Biden-Harris Administration's new executive actions, announced today, to protect American consumers, workers, retailers, importers, and manufacturers by tackling the exponential growth of small packages claiming the de minimis exempti  more

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 10 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, issued the following news release on Sept 9, 2024: * * * The world's bestselling watch is thinner than ever, featuring the biggest, most advanced display yet; sleep apnea notifications; faster charging; and water depth and temperature sensing * * * Apple today unveiled Apple Watch Series 10, featuring a refined design and bringing new capabilities to the world's most popular w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Journal of Proteome Research, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it focuses on content encompassing all aspects of global protein analysis and function, including the dynamic aspects of genomics, spatio-temporal proteomics, metabonomics and metabolomics, clinical and agricultural proteomics, published research articles on the following topics in its Sept. 6, 2024, edition (Vol. 23, Issue 9): * A New Evaluation Metric for Quantitative  more

MONTREAL, Canada, Sept. 12 -- The McCord Stewart Museum issued the following news release: * * * Exploring the relationship between history and archival violence * * * The McCord Stewart Museum presents To All the Unnamed Women by Michaelle Sergile, on view from September 13, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Combining archival records and fiction, this exhibition traces the origins of the first collective created by Black women in Quebec, the Coloured Women's Club of Montreal (CWCM). Drawing on th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The National Council of Textile Organizations issued the following statement on Sept. 13, 2024: * * * Calls for Comprehensive Action to Address Abuse of De Minimis * * * National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas issued a statement on today's White House announcement and fact sheet that outlined executive actions to curtail de minimis shipments in addition to other key measures on enforcement and domestic procurement. Statement by NCT  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release: WARMINSTER, September 7, 2024 - State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Reps. Brian Munroe (D-Bucks) and Greg Scott (D-Montgomery) yesterday to host a joint policy hearing discussing proposals to address the use of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in industrial and consumer applications.   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, a peer-reviewed journal from the Association for Computing Machinery that says it covers mobile systems, wearable technologies and intelligent environments, published research articles on the following topics in its May 2024 edition (Vol. 8, Issue 2): * A Digital Companion Architecture for Ambient Intelligence * Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement Using Smartphone's Built-in Accelerometer  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Jewish Museum issued the following news release: * * * Engaging with History: Works from the Collection Features New Acquisitions from Carrie Mae Weens, William Kentridge, and Others on View for the First Time in Dialogue with Museum Treasures Reflecting Millenia of Global Jewish Culture * * * The Jewish Museum presents Engaging with History: Works from the Collection, a selection of rarely exhibited objects from the Museum's holdings of over 30,000 works, including  more

STOKE-ON-TRENT, England, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- Staffordshire University issued the following news: * * * Scientists have identified micro pollution hotspots in both the air and waters of the Hawaiian Islands * * * A multidisciplinary team of National Geographic Explorers mapped microplastic and microfibre pollution around the islands of Lana'i and Maui, using techniques developed at Staffordshire University. World-leading forensic fibre specialist Professor Claire Gwinnett helped to pioneer   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news: By Krishna Adams, Director of Visual Arts, Craft, Media, and Design Memphis native and Nashville resident Elisheba Mrozik has been awarded an Individual Artist Fellowship (IAF) in Mural Arts by the Tennessee Arts Commission. IAFs are awarded annually to recognize and acknowledge outstanding professional artists living and working in Tennessee who, through their work, add to the state's cultural vitality.  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: * * * Start-Ups, Small Businesses, Farmers and Researchers Can Apply for up to $10,000 in Funding To Develop Fiber-Related Projects and Technologies Starting September 15 New York's Fashion Industry Employs Approximately 315,000 New Yorkers and Generates More Than $25 Billion in Wages Each Year * * * Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated New York's world-renowned fashion industry and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 13, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Protect American Consumers, Workers, and Businesses by Cracking Down on De Minimis Shipments with Unsafe, Unfairly Traded Products Administration Also Urges Congressional Action on De Minimis Reform Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking new actions to enforce our laws and protect American consumers, workers, and businesses  more