Raincoat no longer waterproof? A textile scientist explains why – and how to fix it

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you ...

Famous SWFL drawbridge in final stages of comeback from Hurricane Ian

The bridge damaged during Hurricane Ian in Sept. 2022, has been under repair and will open and close again for the first time ...
Knowridge Science Report

Raincoat no longer waterproof? Why—and how to fix it

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you purchased as “waterproof” seems to have stopped working, and all the marketing ...
Consumer Reports

Will You Void a Car Warranty by Not Having Your Car Serviced at the Dealership?

You finally found the car that you love and worked out a great deal with the salesperson. Now they send you over to the finance and insurance (F&I) manager’s office to sign some paperwork. It’s the ...