Author: Matt Shipman

Published on Dec 6, 2019

Citizen Scientists Help Solve Ant Enigma

Where did these ants come from, anyway? 

Published on Dec 4, 2019

How to Infuse Oils, Vinegars, Liquor or Honey (Without Making People Barf)

Food safety tips for making hand-crafted gifts of infused oils, etc. 

Published on Dec 2, 2019

Food Fights: How History Shapes What We Eat – And Why

Everybody eats. But what people eat, and what drives our decisions about food, vary tremendously. 

Published on Nov 22, 2019

Virtual Reality Would Make Attending Therapy Easier for Stroke Survivors

Virtual clinic makes it easier for stroke survivors to attend therapy sessions. 

Published on Nov 14, 2019

A Largely Untapped Universe: Exploring Race in Nontheatrical Films

How films never destined for theaters can inform our understanding of race and culture in the U.S. 

Published on Nov 13, 2019

Turning (More) Fat and Sewage Into Natural Gas

NC State researchers have developed what is, to date, the most efficient means of converting sewage sludge and restaurant grease into methane. 

Published on Nov 13, 2019

Making (Fun) Multi-Player Gaming an Educational Experience

A new video game framework keeps multiple players engrossed in the learning experience while fostering collaboration and problem solving. 

Published on Nov 4, 2019

Study Highlights Fluid Sexual Orientation in Many Teens

Study: at least one in five teenagers reports some change in sexual orientation during adolescence. 

Published on Oct 29, 2019

Interpreting the Growing Field of On-Farm Data

How farmers are capturing -- and using -- data to boost crop yields. 

Published on Oct 29, 2019

Study Finds Companies May Be Wise to Share Cybersecurity Efforts

Study finds that companies benefit from being open about cybersecurity efforts. 

Published on Oct 22, 2019

Browser Tool Aims To Help Researchers ID Malicious Websites, Code

Open-source tool tracks JavaScript to ID malicious behavior. 

Published on Oct 22, 2019

Updating a Law That Shapes Your Tech

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

Published on 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. 

Published on Oct 21, 2019

Composite Metal Foam Outperforms Aluminum for Use in Aircraft Wings

Metal foam outperforms aluminum for use in airplane wings. 

Published on 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.