BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 4 -- 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 14): * Anti-dissolution and dyeing properties of Al-modified alginate fibers * Antimicrobial finish of bioscoured cotton fabric using immobilized cutinase * Antimicrobial zinc oxide/polymer nanocomp  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Hilton Worldwide issued the following news release: * * * Graduate Auburn, AL offers 177 guest rooms, a reimagined War Eagle Supper Club, and Bo Jackson's Beans--named for the iconic All American athlete * * * AUBURN, Alabama - Graduate by Hilton has opened its first Alabama location in Auburn, a city renowned for its legendary sports and college culture. Located steps from Auburn University, the property spans nearly 140,000 square feet with 177 guest rooms acr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The National Council of Textile Organizations issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas sent a letter to President Joseph Biden today asking his administration to intervene in the East and Gulf Coast ports strike that is exacerbating the economic distress facing the U.S. textile industry, which has been hit hard by Hurricane Helene. See the full letter here (https://files.constantcontact.  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Smithsonian Institution Cooper Hewitt, a design museum, issued the following news: "Making Home--Smithsonian Design Triennial," opening Nov. 2 at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, features 25 debut commissions that illustrate the ways design is embedded in contemporary life. Ranging from domestic objects to built environments to social systems, the exhibition considers home as an expansive framework with varying cultural and environmental contexts, and "making ho  more

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Study shows spider silk bioproduction presents opportunities and challenges * * * By Michelle Franklin Today, entrepreneurship is everywhere, including science. Engineers and scientists often apply their research to a product or service and use it to launch a startup. The world of bioproduction -- using living cells and organisms to manufacture products --   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Michael Blanding It's said that two heads are better than one--but what about three, or four, or 12? In today's world, collaboration is essential in solving problems, bridging the gaps between science, engineering, medicine and the humanities. By prioritizing cross-disciplinary collaborations, Vanderbilt walks the walk--not only across departments--but across schools and cultures. It's not unusual for a facult  more