Luxury brands are a prominent feature of modern society. Thorstein Veblen coined the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe how the upper classes showcased expensive goods without inherent practical benefits to demonstrate ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 21, 2021
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Researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich succeeded in developing a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator and can even be applied to textiles. This opens up numerous possibilities for producing energy directly ...
Nanophysics
Oct 22, 2020
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A connected workout shirt from designer Ralph Lauren is hitting the market this month, promising to deliver "smart" fashion, at a hefty price.
Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 21, 2015
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A rare "ring of fire" eclipse of the sun cuts across the Americas on Saturday, stretching from Oregon to Brazil, and huge crowds were on the move before dawn in cities, rural areas and national parks to try to catch a glimpse ...
Space Exploration
Oct 14, 2023
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A wave of unusually extreme heat at the end of South America's winter was made 100 times more likely by climate change, according to a study published Tuesday.
Environment
Oct 10, 2023
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Clothes that are produced quickly and just as quickly go out of style and into the trash bin can have dire effects on the environment, polluting the air with carbon and choking landfills with chemicals that can seep into ...
Economics & Business
Sep 22, 2023
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Paying more for clothes does not necessarily mean they will last longer, according to new research carried out by the School of Design.
Economics & Business
Jul 20, 2023
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Gratitude has been a trendy sentiment in recent years—sparking an industry of journals, knickknacks and T-shirts touting thankfulness as a positive force in individuals' lives.
Social Sciences
Nov 14, 2022
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Serial murderers aren't all the same. The FBI distinguishes between "disorganized" serial killers, who strike without planning or logic and often don't cover their tracks, and "organized" killers, who do plan and cover their ...
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2022
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The UPC's INTEXTER has conducted an analysis to calculate the share of fibers used in the clothes that are dumped in textile collection bins. The study uses an innovative methodology and is therefore more accurate than other ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 14, 2022
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