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A potential 'green' alternative to formaldehyde and PFAS in fabric

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 18th August 2025

More than half of the 7.5 million bales of cotton produced annually in the U.S. will be used in clothing manufacturing. The finishing techniques used to make cotton fabric smooth, water-repellent and resistant to wrinkling Read More

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Agricultural sensor detects crops by their vibrations, offering an alternative

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 14th August 2025

Farmers might be able to get help tending and harvesting crops using a new sensing technology from Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute (RI). Researchers have invented a tool called SonicBoom that can find crops Read More

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Researchers investigate probiotics as alternative to formaldehyde in poultry hatcheries

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 30th July 2025

Researchers have shown that probiotics can protect hatching chicks from bacterial diseases without destroying beneficial microorganisms. Summary Probiotics offer a promising alternative to antibiotics for protecting newly hatched chicks from bacterial infections. Studies demonstrate that Read More