Podcast

  As the Democratic National Convention wraps up on August 25, 2024, Dr. Gloria Wu explores the role of emotions in politics and their impact on […]

Dr. Helen E. Fisher, a renowned biological anthropologist, passed away recently at age 79. Fisher’s groundbreaking research explored the neural basis of love, utilizing MRI scans […]

In a discussion about career development and personal growth, Dean Louito Edje, Dean, University of Michigan Medical School, emphasized the importance of understanding and nurturing one’s […]

The fashion industry significantly impacts the environment, with global clothing production reaching 100 billion items annually. Consumers buy 60% more clothing than 15 years ago and […]

  Danit Peleg, an Israeli designer, used 3D printing to create a personalized and waste-free fashion collection for her graduation project at Shankar College of Engineering […]

Fungi are incredibly versatile organisms, ranging from microscopic spores to massive mycelial networks. An astonishing discovery at the Chernobyl reactor revealed that the black fungus Cryptococcus […]

Today we discuss the environment and clothing, featuring insights from Christina Dean, a sustainable fashion activist recognized by British Vogue as one of its top 30 […]

BASF’s “Seed to Sew” project in Greece began in 2022 and focuses on sustainable cotton cultivation. This initiative promotes reducing carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption, and […]

Professor Edwin Keh from the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel points out the difficulty in recycling synthetic blended fibers. Near-infrared spectroscopy offers a […]

Traditional dyes like indigo and tyrian purple have given way to synthetic dyes, which require large amounts of energy, chemicals, and water—around 5 trillion liters annually, […]

In Europe, there is a significant focus on environmental consciousness, particularly in the fashion industry. Fast fashion brands like H&M, based in Sweden, contribute to environmental […]

Pregnancy increases strain on the heart and blood vessels, raising blood volume and heart rate. Women with pre-existing heart conditions like arrhythmias or heart valve issues […]