NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service issued the following news: Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) bred four cotton lines that can be used to make self-extinguishing textiles when exposed to fire and will reduce the need for flame-retardant chemicals to be embedded in consumer products, according to a recent study published in PLOS ONE. The cotton lines were dev  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 16 -- Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, a peer-reviewed journal that says it covers archaeology, geology and geophysical prospection, geoarchaeology, geochronology, palaeoanthropology, archaeozoology and archaeobotany, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2023 edition: Research: * The technology of ancient lime mortars from the Zejtun Roman Villa (Malta) * Nomadic innovation in small-scale iron acquisition inspired by and dedi  more

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, Jan. 21 -- New Brunswick Community College issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2023: AV Group, a specialty pulp producer serving the textile industry, has committed $100,000 to NBCC's Going Beyond campaign to support the College's goal of reaching more learners than ever before. The company, which operates pulp mills in Nackawic and Atholville, is investing in initiatives to support students financially, as well as technology and equipment to remove barrie  more

WATERLOO, Belgium, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- BASF, a producer of chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2023: BASF's Monomers division has announced an ambitious sustainability roadmap: It will expand its portfolio of products with a lower CO2 footprint and is committed to providing a circular option in every major product line by 2025. At the same time, the division will continue to prioritize technical opt  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 19 -- 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 2023 edition: Review Papers: * Polymer-modified regenerated cellulose membranes: following the atom transfer radical polymerization concepts consistent with the principles of green chemistry * Multifunctional nanocellulose-base  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- ChemSusChem, a peer-reviewed journal from Chemistry Europe that says it features advancement with chemistry at our core, published research articles on the following topics in its Jan. 9, 2023 edition: Reviews: * Recent Catalytic Advances on the Sustainable Production of Primary Furanic Amines from the One-Pot Reductive Amination of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Research Articles: * Solid-State Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Mixed PET/Cotton Textiles * Bio-Waste-Derived  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the motor vehicle rules of origin (No. IF12082) on Jan. 12, 2023, by Liana Wong, international trade and finance analyst, and M. Angeles Villarreal, international trade and finance specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * USMCA: Motor Vehicle Rules of Origin The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), approved by Congress on January 16, 2020 (P.L. 116-113), entered into force on July 1,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSeve) -- The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists has scheduled the following event: Title: Detergent & Laundering Digital Lab Date of event: March 9, 2023, 11 a.m. ET Overview from the organization: Washing fabrics is a key part of quality control testing in the textile industry. Choosing the right detergent impacts the testing results, and ultimately determines consumer satisfaction. This session will cover common questions about AATCC Standard Ref  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (TNSgov) -- The National Council of Textile Organizations posted the following news release: The Biden administration's Section 301 penalty tariffs on finished textiles and apparel counteract China's unfair trade advantages and give U.S. manufactures a chance to compete, two key American textile manufacturing groups told the Biden administration today. Removing tariffs, the associations said, would reward China, put U.S. manufacturers at a competitive disadvantage and do not  more

ABERDEEN, Scotland, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Aberdeen issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2023: * * * An independent study led by the University of Aberdeen's SPOT (Social and Innovative Platform on Cultural Tourism) Team has highlighted that the five-star Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre in Galashiels has improved public perception of the historic Borders town. * * * The research revealed today (Monday 16 September) also found that the centre was the key reason that   more

LOUGHBOROUGH, England, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * The creative industries in India are "growing fast" and have "huge potential", researchers have concluded in a new report that maps the sector for the first time. * * * Launched on January 18 in the House of Commons, the report led by Graham Hitchen of Loughborough University London, aims to increase partnerships between UK and Indian businesses and researchers. The report outlines th  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 19 (TNSfund) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: The LSU Provost's Fund for Innovation in Research announced $1.1 million in faculty research grants to 33 different projects in support of sustained strategic priorities for the university and for Louisiana. Ranging from the discovery of new antibiotics to underground storage of hydrogen, a low-carbon alternative to oil and gas, to how to effectively remove so-called "forever chemicals" fr  more

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 21 (TNSpp) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2023: On Wednesday, the menstrual underwear brand Thinx settled an up to $5 million class action lawsuit that claimed its products contain PFAS chemicals, or Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances. PFAS are synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer products like raincoats, food containers, and furniture, because they make paper and fabrics stain and water-resistant. These "forever chemicals" ar  more