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The University of Gondar, Ethiopia's oldest medical school, has joined TV BRICS to showcase African education and culture to a global audience. The partnership will create opportunities for students and researchers to share their work across BRICS+ nations.
Five of the world's largest emerging economies are racing to transform their "take, make, dispose" systems into circular economies that keep materials in use longer. China is winning the race with ambitious recycling programs, while other nations are finding creative solutions.
Polish researchers transformed ancient cathedral paintings into wearable costumes using medieval fabrics and dyes, moving audiences to tears in performances across Europe. The project honors Christian Nubia's forgotten royalty and reveals a rich African culture that thrived for centuries.
Fashion designer Sarah Bonello is fighting waste by creating clothes so perfect you'll want to wear them for decades. Her secret: spending two years finding fabrics that make every piece feel like your favorite.
A devastating fire that destroyed an ancient Spanish village actually preserved a complete weaving loom for 3,500 years, giving scientists an unprecedented look at how Bronze Age communities transformed textile production. The rare find shows how neighbors worked together in shared outdoor workshops, weaving fabrics that connected them to trade networks spanning from Central Europe to the Mediterranean.
After 15 years working for major European fashion brands, Sowmya returned to India's eco-village Auroville to launch Hibiscus Heroes, proving sustainable style can heal the planet. Her plant-dyed clothing uses zero synthetic chemicals and alternative fabrics that work in harmony with nature.
Six traditional products from Rajasthan just earned official heritage recognition, protecting centuries-old crafts that sustain thousands of artisans. From 450-year-old hand-printed fabrics to royal spice recipes, these traditions are getting the spotlight they deserve.
High-end automakers are weaving sustainability into their interiors with recycled textiles and premium wool. But American buyers won't see these green options anytime soon.
Scientists just invented a way to 3D-print fabrics that can bend, stretch, and even heal themselves, opening doors for smarter clothing and medical devices. The breakthrough gives designers unlimited freedom to create materials that move with our bodies.
Scientists just solved a major puzzle in wearable robotics by rethinking how metal threads are woven together. A fabric weighing less than a nickel can now lift over two pounds while staying flexible enough to wear.