BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 21 -- 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 January 2025 edition (Vol. 32, Issue 1). Here are excerpts of the topics: * * * * Agro-waste of Senna alata (L.) Roxb. stem: a sustainable biofiber material for lightweight composites and diverse applications * Assessing cytotoxicity a  more

CLAYTON, Australia, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation issued the following news release: The latest 'Innovate to Grow' program from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, will help small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in the recycling and circular economy to advance their research goals. Australian SMEs are invited to apply for the 8-week Innovate to Grow: Recycling and Circular Economy program, delivered in partn  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics issued the following news release: * * * Latest NCES data highlight public school activities to provide a well-rounded education in the 2024-25 school year. * * * The latest School Pulse Panel (SPP) data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical division of the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, show that an increased number of  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The National Council of Textile Organizations issued the following statement on Jan. 21, 2025: * * * The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, issued the following statement today from President and CEO Kim Glas regarding President Donald Trump's executive order, the "America First Trade Policy." Statement by NCTO President and CEO Kim Glas: "We welcome President Trump's e  more

SWINDON, England, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] (TNSres) -- The UK Research and Innovation posted the following news: * * * New BBSRC prosperity partnerships set to boost UK bioinnovation 23 January 2025 The UK is stepping up its commitment to bioscience research and innovation with the latest round of funding from BBSRC's Prosperity Partnerships programme. The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council's (BBSRC) Prosperity Partnerships bridge the gap between cutting-edge resea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the following technical note (No. 2313) on December 13, 2024, by Andre Thompson, Andrew Maizel, Meghanne Tighe, Samuel Escobar Veras, Alix Rodowa, Bruce Benner, Audrey Tombaugh, Jessica Reiner, Michelle Donnelly, Ryan Falkenstein-Smith, John Kucklick, Catherine Rimmer and Rick Davis entitled "Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Textiles Present in Firefighter Gloves, Hoods, an  more

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: * * * A newly established research hub in North East England will explore the extent and environmental impact of microfibre loss from textiles. * * * Microfibre shedding from clothing during machine washing and drying is well known, with the tiny fibres causing harm to wildlife and the environment when they enter soil, air and waterways. Located on Northumbria University's campus in t  more