LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 200 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this fall. Nebraska's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences Program supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative activities. Students receive stipends of $3,600 to engage in intensive research or creative activity for  more

AALTO, Finland, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- Aalto University issued the following news release: In the future, the innovation could be used in for example the development of smart textiles, soft robotics and medicine. Researchers at Aalto University have succeeded in using light to move artificial muscles integrated into the wings of a lace butterfly. In the groundbreaking study, light - or more precisely, infrared laser - was used to control polymer actuators. By modifying the polymers, they could b  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 18 (TNSres) -- Aston University issued the following news: * * * * New report shows persistent stifling effects of the impact of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement on UK-EU trade relations * Monthly data show a 27% drop in UK exports and a 32% reduction in imports to and from the EU between 2021 and 2023 * Recommendations for policy interventions include to negotiate sector-specific deals, engage with individual EU countries, and work on reducing non-tariff barrie  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Sept. 20 -- Cellulose, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers the conversion of polymers and resources into manufactured goods, such as pulp, paper, textiles and natural fibers, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2024 edition (Vol. 31, Issue 13): * A tea polyphenol-loaded cellulose/silk fibroin/polyacrylic acid hydrogel for wound healing * AgNP-doped cellulose acetate-based nanofiltration membrane for enhancing antifouling performance   more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 19 -- The European Commission issued the following news release: Today, the Commission has adopted new measures under the REACH Regulation the EU chemicals legislation to protect human health and the environment by restricting the use of undecafluorohexanoic acid ('PFHxA') and PFHxA -related substances. These sub-groups of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances ('PFAS') are very persistent and mobile in water, and their use in certain products poses an unacceptable risk to   more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 15 -- The United Nations International Labour Organization issued the following news: DHAKA -- The International Labour Organization's (ILO) ProGRESS project, funded by the Government of Canada, has partnered with the Indigenous Peoples Development Services (IPDS) to launch a transformative initiative aimed at socially and economically empowering young women from the Manipuri and tea garden communities. This initiative focuses on supporting them acquire and enhance th  more

MILTON, England, Sept. 18 -- The Journal of the Textile Institute, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features science, engineering, economics, management and design related to the textile industry and the use of fibres in consumer and engineering applications, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 115, Issue 9 edition: Research Articles * Highly sensitive and stretchable strain sensor based on modified carboxylic carbon nanotubes/chitosan/polyurethane yarn * A com  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of the governor's fireside chat with Sade Baderinwa of WABC on Sept. 13, 2024: * * * Last night, Governor Kathy Hochul joined Sade Baderinwa for a fireside chat to discuss cell phones in schools, AI and technology, the workforce of tomorrow, and the media landscape. The Paley Center for Media is a leading, nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural institution whose mission is to preserve media history  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 20 -- Outdoor Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * Urges Congressional Action in Industry Letter to Lawmakers White House Announces Significant Changes to De Minimis Rules Amid Heightened U.S.-China Tensions * * * Washington, D.C., September 18, 2024 - Last week, the White House announced its intention to make sweeping changes to Section 321 de minimis entry procedures through the federal regulatory rulemaking process. The changes, designed   more