WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The International Finance Corp., a member of the World Bank Group, issued the following news release: * * * Aditya Birla Housing Finance Secures Rs 830 Crore Funding from International Finance Corporation (IFC) ~ The funds will be used to boost affordable housing, empower MSMEs with a strong focus on women borrowers in India ~ Mumbai, January 29, 2025: Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited ("ABHFL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital, India's leading, di  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Interior Designers issued the following news release: The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its 2025 Trends Outlook report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving forces shaping the interior design landscape. Addressing changes in lifestyles, wellness, technology, the workforce, and the economy, the report explores a growing focus on creating environments that inspire joy, foster well-being, and harmoniz  more

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: Amtrak has commissioned an art installation to be featured at Lancaster Station in Pennsylvania. Entitled "A Place for Every Piece: Lancaster's Living Quilt," this art installation tells the story of the people of Lancaster through fabric donated by more than 100 local residents, using the historic Lancaster Station to celebrate both the city's rich heritage and dynamic present. The quilt  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Erin Entrada Kelly, Rebecca Lee Kunz win Newbery, Caldecott Medals PHOENIX -- Erin Entrada Kelly, author of "The First State of Being," and Rebecca Lee Kunz, illustrator of "Chooch Helped," are the 2025 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Kelly and Kunz were among the award winners announ  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 1 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: The Commission has today launched a new Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to support companies - particularly start-ups and SMEs - in bringing innovative products to the EU market and increase their competitiveness. The Hub will also help companies identify the support available to them at EU level and how to access this support to help them to expand and grow. The Biotech and Biomanufacturi  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 28 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2025: * * * The associate leader in the Advanced Materials and Microsystems Group at Lincoln Laboratory strongly believes in the power of collaboration and how it seeds innovation. * * * By Katy Dandurand, MIT Human Resources Melissa Smith PhD '12 is an associate leader in the Advanced Materials and Microsystems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Her team, which is emb  more

MILTON, England, Jan. 27 -- 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. 116, Issue 2 edition: Review Article * Improving medical textiles to create a greener operating theatre Report * Composite panels utilizing microdust and coir pith for e  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The company builds water recycling, treatment, and purification solutions for some of the world's largest brands. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News When it comes to water use, most of us think of the water we drink. But industrial uses for things like manufacturing account for billions of gallons of water each day. For instance, making a single iPhone, by one estimate, require  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 31 -- The European Parliament issued the following news release: * * * Polish Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council. Poland holds the Presidency of the Council until the end of June 2025. This text will be updated regularly as the hearings take place. Environment, Climate and Food Safety On 23 January, Paulina Hennig-K  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new investments of more than $100 million for projects located in certified Pro-Housing Communities, part of a total $123 million allocated as part of the latest round of the State's Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Governor Hochul's Pro-Housing Communities initiative allocates up to $650 million each year in discretionary funds f  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 28 (TNSres) -- Tulane University issued the following news release: Bullet-proof superhero-style suits seem like the stuff of fiction, but a team of researchers at Tulane University is working to develop a material that could make them a reality. Chemistry professors Scott Grayson and Janarthanan Jayawickramarajah at Tulane University School of Science and Engineering are using a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to create a novel mat  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Jan. 29 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: SOUTH NORMANTON, UK - January 28, 2025 - Sun Chemical is excited to announce its debut participation at the 3rd Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show (GTTES) on stand #H3E20 (21st - 23rd February, Mumbai, India). As one of the leading events for the textile industry, GTTES offers a valuable platform for Sun Chemical to demonstrate its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and e  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * VPA Inaugurates New Warehouse Gallery with 'Overture: 2025 Faculty Survey' The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at Syracuse University will inaugurate its new Warehouse Gallery with an exhibition celebrating the work of its faculty. Opening Friday, Feb. 7, and on view through Monday, March 3, "Overture: 2025 Faculty Survey" features 26 faculty artists and designers who have received both national   more