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Study: Benefits Outweigh Risks for Autonomous Vehicles – As Long As You Regulate Them

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Jan 26, 2022

Technique Improves AI Ability to Understand 3D Space Using 2D Images

The work would help autonomous vehicles navigate in relation to other vehicles. 
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Jan 26, 2022

Kirigami Robotic Grippers Are Delicate Enough to Lift Egg Yolks

The work has applications for both soft robotics and biomedical technologies. 
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Jan 24, 2022

Study Demonstrates Accuracy of Less Invasive Technique for Monitoring Elephant Health

The technique uses dried spots of blood to measure health indicators. 
three pallets of bundled cardboard waste sit on a loading dock

Jan 20, 2022

New Tool to Help Solid-Waste Systems Reach Cost, Environmental Goals

The free tool that uses models to help solid waste systems achieve their environmental goals in the most cost-efficient way possible. 
woman with red hair puts band-aid on black woman wearing a face mask; the image suggests that the black woman just received her vaccine shot

Jan 12, 2022

What the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Taught Us About Flu Vaccines

A lot needs to be done if we want to be prepared for a potential influenza pandemic. 
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Dec 1, 2021

Study Finds At Least Some Auditing Expertise Applies Across Industry Sectors

The study flouts conventional wisdom that auditing expertise is industry-specific. 
NC State University doctoral researcher Will Reckling prepares to launch a drone on Roan Mountain, NC, to map the area for endangered high-elevation plants.

Nov 8, 2021

Keeping Track of Rare Mountaintop Plants with Drones

Drones allow researchers to more safely and efficiently monitor endangered high-elevation plants. 
A person holds two small blocks of silver metal foam.

Nov 3, 2021

Composite Metal Foam on Its Way to Influencing Market

Afsaneh Rabiei's composite metal foam can be used in numerous industries, and it has the potential to save lives. 
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Oct 4, 2021

Statewide cybersecurity coalition receives $2 million NSA grant

NC State hosts new, statewide cybersecurity partnership. 
several 3d printers are lined up on a workbench; one of them is printing an object

Sep 22, 2021

Model Advances Understanding of Incorporating 3D Printing Into Supply Chains

Spare parts are a headache for supply chains. 3D printing may help. But...it's complicated. 
a long line of people are all looking at their smartphones

Sep 13, 2021

Researchers Develop Toolkit to Test Apple Security, Find Vulnerability

New toolkit allows users to test the hardware security of Apple devices. 
photo shows four different structures: a rectangle made up of many small cubes, which can turn into two different complex structures, one of which can turn into a large structure with cubes joined at the corners, with gaps between them.

Sep 8, 2021

Inspired by Metamorphosis, Researchers Create Materials For Shape-Shifting Architecture

The researchers envision applications ranging from construction to robotics. 
A grey metal arch (the Alumni Gateway) framed against the sky. The image has nothing to do with the research.

Aug 31, 2021

Genes Can Respond to Coded Information in Signals – or Filter Them Out Entirely

The study shows how a single mechanism can trigger different behaviors from the same gene. 
a diagram showing a complex collection of shapes in myriad colors.

Aug 30, 2021

New Design Kit Opens Door to Next Generation of Chips

The kit is being made freely available to encourage growth and innovation in the field. 
night-time photo shows two lines of traffic, one moving toward the camera, and one moving away from the camera

Aug 23, 2021

Study: Benefits Outweigh Risks for Autonomous Vehicles – As Long As You Regulate Them

The potential benefits of autonomous vehicles could substantially outweigh the risks.