With the exception of Mister Ed of television sitcom fame, horses can't talk with humans about health issues.
Biotechnology
Feb 3, 2022
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North Carolina State University researchers showed in a new study they could coat cotton yarns with enzymes, which are nature's tool for speeding chemical reactions, in order to change hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water. ...
Materials Science
Mar 11, 2021
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Processing fabric for the latest fashions and other textile-based products today requires thousands of chemicals, some of which are toxic and cause 20 percent of the world's water pollution. To reduce its environmental footprint, ...
Other
Oct 21, 2015
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Swedish company Coloreel announces partnership with Ricoh, the Japanese technology giant, to revolutionise the textile industry. The partnership will launch an EU-supported innovation which increases design options, improves ...
Materials Science
Jun 8, 2018
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A neighbourhood's raw, edgy atmosphere is an essential feature in attracting designers, according to new research from Concordia University and the University of Toronto.
Other
Oct 13, 2011
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High-visibility clothing is an important element of any motorcyclist's safety routine. Such products usually incorporate reflective strips for added visibility at night-time, but thanks to organic electronics, rider safety ...
Materials Science
Apr 18, 2019
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Photoelectrochemical processes have been considered sustainable alternatives for the remediation of water contaminated by domestic or industrial effluents. Simply put, the strategy consists of using solar energy to degrade ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 23, 2024
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Rain-repelling fluorochemicals used in waterproof clothing can and should be phased out as unnecessary and environmentally harmful, textile researchers argue.
Environment
Jan 29, 2019
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The first test method that can reliably measure the amount of small plastic particles released from textiles during domestic laundering has been developed by scientists.
Environment
Mar 11, 2021
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Throughout Chinese history, dynastic states used labels on textiles to spread information on the maker, the commissioner, the owner or the date and site of production. Silks produced in state-owned manufacture of the Qing ...
Other
Oct 21, 2014
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