In the face of catastrophic events, scenes of property destruction give the first indications of economic loss for businesses. Interruptions to the companies’ ability to produce goods and services, however, actually have a much greater effect on their bottom line. Read More
As in-person scientific meetings and gathering have been replaced by virtual meetings during the pandemic, students and young professionals are seeing career fairs and networking events transition into remote experiences that simply lack the same impact as getting together. Read More
A new study looking at litter in the UK has revealed the types of materials and products being dumped in its hedgerows and waterways. Read More
Dr. Edwin L. Thomas, professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and a team of researchers from Texas A&M University and Yonsei University have recently discovered a helicoidal-shaped defect in layered polymers, uncovering how solvents can diffuse through layers and produce color changes. Read More
Mexican experts said Monday that 35% more monarch butterflies arrived this year to spend the winter in mountaintop forests, compared to the previous season. Read More