http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays -- but rather not pay premium prices for sun-protective clothing -- should think blue and red, rather than yellow. Scientists in Spain are reporting that the same cotton fabric dyed deep blue or red provide greater UV protection than shades of yellow. Their study, which could lead to fabrics with better sun protection, is scheduled for the Nov. 4 issue of ACS' Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. http://www.physorg.com/news174748544.html Chemistry Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:30:01 EST news174748544 (PhysOrg.com) -- Two Cornell researchers have launched iFyber LLC, which markets fabrics with embedded nanoparticles to detect explosives and dangerous chemicals or to serve as antibacterials for hospitals. http://www.physorg.com/news172850156.html Nanotechnology Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:40:05 EST news172850156 A successful NASA flight test Monday demonstrated how a spacecraft returning to Earth can use an inflatable heat shield to slow and protect itself as it enters the atmosphere at hypersonic speeds. http://www.physorg.com/news169739564.html Space & Earth Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:10:02 EST news169739564 (PhysOrg.com) -- Comfortable smart clothes that monitor the wearer`s heart, breathing and body temperature promise to revolutionise healthcare by reducing hospital visits and allowing patients to lead more active lives. http://www.physorg.com/news167322076.html Technology Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:21:50 EST news167322076 (PhysOrg.com) -- Imagine a soldier's uniform made of a special fabric that allows him to look in all directions and identify threats that are to his side or even behind him. In work that could turn such science fiction into reality, MIT researchers have developed light-detecting fibers that, when weaved into a web, act as a flexible camera. Fabric composed of these fibers could be joined to a computer that could provide information on a small display screen attached to a visor, providing the soldier greater awareness of his surroundings. http://www.physorg.com/news166182832.html Nanotechnology Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:55:48 EST news166182832 (AP) -- Every week or so I undertake a rigorous mental challenge: matching my socks. http://www.physorg.com/news162045757.html Technology Wed, 20 May 2009 13:43:09 EST news162045757 Dear EarthTalk: Is there really such a thing as "sun-protective clothing"? If so, does it mean I can dispense with oily sunscreens once and for all? (John Sugarman, San Diego, Calif.) http://www.physorg.com/news159441398.html Medicine & Health Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:17:03 EST news159441398 Anne Kai, of Lacey, Wash., owns a small, hand-dyed fabric business with an environmental slant. http://www.physorg.com/news155240883.html Space & Earth Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:28:27 EST news155240883 (PhysOrg.com) -- Swimmers from around the world are setting world and Olympic records in Beijing this month and most are doing it wearing a swimsuit made of fabric tested at NASA. http://www.physorg.com/news138286404.html Physics Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:53:24 EST news138286404 Protective clothing worn by firemen and other emergency workers may soon get a germ-fighting upgrade. Researchers in South Dakota report progress toward the first Kevlar fabrics that can kill a wide range of infectious agents, including bacteria, viruses, and the spores that cause anthrax. Their study is scheduled for the August 6 issue of ACS' Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. http://www.physorg.com/news135875072.html Chemistry Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:04:32 EST news135875072 Swimmers around the world are breaking records this year like never before, including at this week's U.S. Olympic trials. Some attribute it to extensive training as athletes prepare to compete at this summer's games in Beijing. Others say one factor may be a new swimsuit ... a space-age swimsuit made of fabric tested at NASA. http://www.physorg.com/news134058519.html Physics Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:28:39 EST news134058519