WASHINGTON, April 11 -- ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, a journal from the American Chemical Society that says it serves the interdisciplinary community of chemists, engineers, physicists and biologists, published research articles on the following topics in its April 10, 2024, edition (Vol. 16, Issue 14): Biological and Medical Applications of Materials and Interfaces: * Extracellular Microvesicles Modified with Arginine-Rich Peptides for Active Macropinocytosis Induction and Delivery   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: Cotton gin waste, also known as cotton gin trash, is a byproduct of the cotton ginning process and occurs when the cotton fibers are separated from the seed boll. For cotton gin waste, the treasure is its hidden potential to transform silver ions into silver nanoparticles and create a new hybrid material that could be used to add antimicrobial p  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Last night, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered remarks at reception hosted by the American Circular Textiles (ACT) and Borderplex Alliance celebrating the introduction of the Americas Act. The reception, which was attended by officials from across the Western Hemisphere, highlighted Cassidy's bipartisan, bicameral Americas Act, a comprehensive plan to create an ever-expanding and permanent t  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 12 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Experience nearly 160 works of secular and sacred art from across geographies and faiths in the Cleveland Museum of Art's newest exhibition, Africa & Byzantium. From monumental frescoes, mosaics, and luxury goods such as metalwork and jewelry to panel paintings, architectural elements, textiles, and illuminated manuscripts, the exhibition explores the great civilizations that created th  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Environmental Science & Technology, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Chemical Society that says it promotes interdisciplinary understanding in the environmental field, published research articles on the following topics in its April 9, 2024, edition (Vol. 58, Issue 14): Editorials: * The 2022 ES&T Best Paper Awards: Continuing Excellence in Environmental Research Viewpoints: * Atmospheric Reactive Nitrogen Species Weaken the Air Quality Response to Emission  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 10 -- The European Commission issued the following opening speech on April 9, 2024, by President Ursula von der Leyen at the second New European Bauhaus festival: * * * A warm welcome to you all. I am delighted to be here with you, to open the 2024 Festival of the New European Bauhaus. And I would like to thank you, dear Alexander, and the Belgian Presidency - as well as the City of Brussels - for hosting us in this special location. Just look where we are today. I can  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 13 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on April 12, 2024: On Friday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact LD 1537, "An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the Prevention of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution and to Provide Additional Funding," sponsored by Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. The Maine House unanimously enacted the bill on Thursday. LD 1537 updates and furthers the work of LD 1503, "An Act To Stop Perfluoroalkyl a  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release: As the Environmental Protection Agency issues new federal limits on six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, environmental organizations and firefighters are calling upon the state's political leaders to protect Massachusetts residents from continued PFAS contamination by passing pending legislation to phase out PFAS in consumer products, firefighters uniforms and firefighting foam. "The new   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSres) -- The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments issued the following news release on April 11, 2024: Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final rule on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known commonly as PFAS or "forever chemicals". COG and metropolitan Washington's water utilities support regulations based on science and research to protect human health. PFAS are persistent in the environment, and associated health risks f  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * For two decades, MIT-Mexico has funded student internships and teaching, as well as faculty research collaborations. * * * By Lisa Capone, Office of the Vice Provost for International Activities, MIT Center for International Studies Favianna Colon Irizarry spent last summer at Tecnologico de Monterrey, working alongside Mexican biotechnology researchers to develop a biod  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) honored a dedicated advocate for the cleanup of PFAS contamination in Michigan earlier this week with a tribute entered into the Congressional Record. Tony Spaniola, a resident of Oscoda, MI, has been a yearslong advocate on PFAS issues and a dedicated ally and partner in cleanup efforts. Slotkin presented Spaniola with a framed copy of the statement Wednesday in the U.S  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * U.S Rep. Elissa Slotkin released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalized national standards for PFAS contamination: "Today's announcement is a landmark moment in the fight to clean up PFAS. For the first time, the EPA has finalized national, enforceable standards for PFAS contamination, and will require public water systems to take action to meet t  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following testimony by Huntsman Corp. President and CEO Peter R. Huntsman involving a hearing on March 12, 2024, entitled "American Made: Growing U.S. Manufacturing Through the Tax Code": * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, Members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to appear before the Committee to testify on how to best calibrate the tax code to grow U.S. manufacturing. It is an honor. I take very seriously   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai issued the following remarks at the 2024 NCTO Annual Meeting: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Kim and Norman, for the kind invitation and the warm introduction. I am so glad to be with all of you in person this year. NCTO and our textile industry are very important to this Administration and to our economy, and it is my pleasure to be here to share that message with you directly. Congratulatio  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release: Fueled by more than a decade of excellence, the research and creative activity enterprise at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is making big impacts statewide and around the world. "The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a community of scholars dedicated to changing the world through discovery, creativity and innovation," said Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett. "That shared passion to  more

SYDNEY, Australia, April 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following news: The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and leading peer-to-peer fashion rental site The Volte have announced a research partnership that will analyse the environmental impact of the peer-to-peer clothing rental model. Bringing together leading experts across Fashion, Design, Business and Sustainability, this world-first research collaboration is led by the Centre of Excellence in Sustainab  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 11 (TNSres) -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Trisha Radulovich Modern life relies on plastic. This lightweight, adaptable product is a cornerstone of packaging, medical equipment, the aerospace and automotive industries and more. But plastic waste remains a problem as it degrades in landfills and pollutes oceans. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers have created a potential alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastic that is m  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 8 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Scientists Steve Karlen and Vitaliy Tymokhin look over a reactor they used for their research on converting biomass into paracetamol. Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to make a popular pain reliever and other valuable products from plants instead of petroleum. Building on a previously patented method for produ  more