DARWIN, Australia, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) are using a state-of-the-art nanofiber fabrication facility located at the Casuarina Campus to create fibers that are 10 to 100 times thinner than a spider's silk to solve some of the pressing issues the Northern Territory is facing. Nanofibers are lightweight and have a diameter about 1/1000th of a human hair. It has extremely high surface area-to-volume   more

ISPRA, Italy, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- The European Commission's Joint Research Center issued the following news: * * * The new system will help to address the decline of pollinators across Europe - restoring biodiversity and protecting crops. * * * Wild bees and other pollinator species are essential to the preservation of biodiversity, natural ecosystems, and many industries, including agriculture, textiles (e.g. cotton and linen) and pharmaceuticals (e.g. herbal medicines). By improving the m  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 22 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: The Commission has granted today more than Euros380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action. The allocated amount represents more than half of the Euros574 million total investment needs for these projects - the remainder coming from national, regional and local governments, public-private partnerships, businesses, and civil soci  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Huangshan Hengjiangwan, a modern getaway set amidst the beautiful Huangshan city in China. Nestled along the serene banks of the Hengjiang Wetland Park, this hotel offers an idyllic retreat for travelers seeking to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Huangshan and to immerse themselves i  more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Oct. 23 -- Vassar College issued the following news release: Eight acclaimed contemporary artists with roots in the Hudson Valley have their works featured at the new Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, The Heartwood at Vassar, a boutique hotel, and the farm-to-table restaurant, The Salt Line Hudson Valley, all in a new building adjacent to Vassar's campus. The shared lobby, each of the hotel rooms, the restaurant, and the Institute feature more than 160 pieces of art  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: RALEIGH, N.C. As North Carolina households recover from Tropical Storm Helene, FEMA's preservation teams will be in Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the state to demonstrate how to safely handle and salvage your damaged items. These specialists will show you how to salvage storm-damaged family photos, artwork, textiles, media and other family treasures. Sa  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Two researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have received prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER awards to help them establish a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. Stephanie Kivlin, an associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Wei Wang, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical,  more