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Oct 22, 2019

Browser Tool Aims To Help Researchers ID Malicious Websites, Code

Open-source tool tracks JavaScript to ID malicious behavior. 

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Oct 22, 2019

Updating a Law That Shapes Your Tech

A fundamental law that helps govern user interface design is getting an update. 

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Oct 21, 2019

New Framework Makes AI Systems More Transparent Without Sacrificing Performance

Researchers are proposing a framework that would allow users to understand the rationale behind AI decisions. 

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Oct 21, 2019

Composite Metal Foam Outperforms Aluminum for Use in Aircraft Wings

Metal foam outperforms aluminum for use in airplane wings. 

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Oct 21, 2019

Gimme Six! Researchers Discover Aye-Aye’s Extra Finger

A study led by NC State researchers has discovered the first accessory digit ever found on a primate. 

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Oct 18, 2019

‘The Science Behind the Sniff’

NC State professor transforms her New York Times bestseller to bring the science and wonder of working dogs to a new — younger — audience. 

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Oct 17, 2019

NC State to Hold Open House for Prospective Students on Oct. 19

NC State's Open House provides a preview of campus life. 

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Oct 17, 2019

Transform Your Teaching

DELTA provides a slew of technology workshops, tools and services for NC State faculty and staff to take online and classroom instruction to the next level. 

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Oct 17, 2019

Darn You, R2! When Do We Blame Robots?

People are likely to blame robots for workplace accidents, but only if they believe the robots are autonomous. 

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Oct 16, 2019

Wolfpack Football and Basketball Host Employee Appreciation Events

Special ticket offers are available to NC State faculty and staff for upcoming games. 

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Oct 16, 2019

A Hidden Struggle

National reports show that the number of college students experiencing mental health issues is on the rise. Here at home, a variety of counseling and wellness programs help support the Pack. 

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Oct 16, 2019

Study Finds Brands Are Resilient Against ‘Fake News’ on Social Media

“Fake news” stories targeting corporations may be obnoxious, but a new study finds that they likely pose little threat to well-established brands. 

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Oct 14, 2019

IDEALS Project Reveals How College Students Are Bridging Polarizing Differences

Friendships developed in the first year on a college campus can endure to bridge divides and cultivate pluralistic worldviews. That's the latest finding from the IDEALS project co-led by NC State education professor Alyssa Rockenbach. 

Oct 14, 2019

Unique Dendritic Sticky Particles Formed by Harnessing ‘Liquid Chaos’

NC State researchers create unique particles with the stickiness of gecko legs. 

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Oct 10, 2019

Beyond the Bricks: Get to Know N.C. Sea Grant

We head to the coast for this installment in a series that spotlights NC State people and programs at work outside our Raleigh campus.