Credit: Flinders University A growing threat of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) pathogens poses a critical public health threat—and drinking water plumbing systems serve as significant but overlooked reservoirs of these problematic microbes. Despite international efforts to combat AMR, surveillance has primarily focused on clinical cases, while environmental reservoirs—such as drinking water plumbing systems—remain poorly understood. A…
Company Logo Asia-Pacific Low-Carbon Flooring Market Asia-Pacific Low-Carbon Flooring Market Dublin, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Asia-Pacific Low-Carbon Flooring Market: Focus on Low-Carbon Flooring Applications and Products – Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2033” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Asia-Pacific low-carbon flooring market was valued at $15.06 billion in 2024, and it…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain More American cities—even those seen as affluent—are home to people living without running water as people are being “squeezed” by unaffordable housing and the cost-of-living crisis, new research finds. Published in Nature Cities, the study revealed the problem worsened following changes to the housing market triggered by the 2008 global crash….
Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Q: I would like to update the wooden rails, banisters and baseboard in my home. The wood is stained, and I would like to paint over it with a nice accent color. Is this a DIY project? A: This project can be a DIY project if you…
The home renovation materials industry is experiencing a transformative shift in 2024, with a strong emphasis on products that blend durability, aesthetic appeal, and sustainability. At the heart of this evolution is the advancement in vinyl flooring technology, which has become increasingly popular among homeowners and designers alike. Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) and Luxury Vinyl…
Without a coating, UV light can interact with wood surfaces, causing discoloration and damage. Credit: Naturhaus Naturfarben GmbH To keep wood from aging prematurely, it’s important to protect it effectively against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. At the same time, people want to retain the look and feel of natural wooden surfaces, but the transparent protective coatings…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When you see an advertisement for a detergent promising to brighten your clothes, something called a fluorescent whitening compound, or optical brightener, is probably involved. Such material absorbs UV light and emits visible blue light via fluorescence. The result? Brighter whites, vibrant colors. Yes, your clothes are glowing. As it turns…
Schematic drawing of the thermoelectric effect in nickel-gold alloys. Credit: Fabian Garmroudi Thermoelectrics enable the direct conversion of heat into electrical energy—and vice versa. This makes them interesting for a range of technological applications. In the search for thermoelectric materials with the best possible properties, a research team at the Vienna University of Technology (TU…
