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Natural fibers are better for the environment than synthetics — at least, that’s been a long-held tenet of fashion sustainability. But what if that’s not the case? A new research paper, co-authored by ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 6, 2023) Communities discussing synthetic versus natural turf are faced with a number of issues that go to safety, environmental health, and cost. The chemicals used to ...

A group of students at the University of Central Florida sees the seeds of environmental change through a strand of clear thread. "In Florida, we have a bunch of plant waste from the agricultural and ...

New research has demonstrated how the nano-architecture of a silkworm’s fiber causes “Anderson localization of light,” a discovery that could lead to various innovations and a better understanding of ...