ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: The Commission releases for public comment Draft Addenda on Recreational Measures Setting Process for Bluefish, Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass. The states of Maine through North Carolina have scheduled hearings to gather public input on the Draft Addenda between January 14 and January 29, 2025, and written comments will be accepted through February 15, 2025. The Draft Ad  more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, Dec. 6 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association issued the following news release: MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association and 267 organizations have signed a letter led by the National Retail Federation urging the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance to return to the table and work toward a resolution before the January 15, 2025, contract expiration date. This collective actio  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Researchers have developed a novel device that couples magnetic fields and kirigami design principles to remotely control the movement of a flexible dimpled surface, allowing it to manipulate objects without actually grasping them - making it useful for lifting and moving items such as fragile objects, gels or liquids. The technology has potential for use in confined spaces, where robo  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: While insects have gotten a bad rap as "creepy crawlies" to be squished or stepped on, humanity is highly dependent on them. Many insects are integral to pollination, which is crucial to the survival of plant ecosystems and crops that keep people fed. More than 70 species of pollinators are currently listed as endangered or threatened, which is cause for great concern. This is where Western Ca  more