New system ensures traceability in the textile industry

How can a garment’s origin be derived in a safe and credible way? How can the…

Geometry transition detected in nearby active galactic nuclei jets

An international team of astronomers has found that jets of 10 nearby active galactic nuclei (AGN)…

Mattresses could emit higher levels of VOCs during sleep

Hundreds of household items, including furniture, paint and electronics, emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which at…

Pet tags link widely used flame retardant to hyperthyroidism in cats

Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats, and its prevalence has skyrocketed…

Study: firm governance key as shareholders assess risk of political activity

It’s the structure of a firm’s governance that may cause shareholders to walk away if they…

Earthquake scientists race to the scene of temblor

After a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Ridgecrest, California, on July Fourth, Christine Goulet packed her…

Navigating the winding road toward driverless mobility

As we all watch automakers and autonomous tech companies team up in various alliances, it’s natural…

Earth's core has been leaking for billions of years

Earth’s magnetic field protects and makes our planet habitable by stopping harmful high-energy particles from space,…

Nanoporous material nets contaminant from water

Barely visible material that looks like tiny grains of sand may hold the key to removing…

Footprints on the Moon and cemeteries on Mars: Interview with space archaeologist Alice Gorman

There is a lot of documentation about what’s been left on the moon—but it’s amazing how…