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New Tool Allows Unprecedented Modeling of Magnetic Nanoparticles

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A tree marked with a tag is part of a citizen science project.

Jun 23, 2022

Volunteers Who Help Gather Data for Science Are Committed, But Not Diverse

Findings from a new study could help researchers design and structure future citizen science projects. 
The invasive insect, the spotted lanternfly.

Jun 8, 2022

Invasive Insect That Kills Grapes Could Reach California Wine Region by 2027

An NC State study predicts the spotted lanternfly has a low probability of first reaching the grape-producing counties of California by 2027, and a high probability by 2033. 
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Jun 6, 2022

New Model Finds Best Sites for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The model also determines how powerful the station can be without placing an undue burden on the local power grid. 
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May 12, 2022

Study Finds Realism a Key Factor in Driving Engagement with Virtual Reality Videos

And engagement is a key factor in determining whether viewers will watch more VR videos in the future. 
two elephants silhouetted against the sunrise

May 10, 2022

Researchers Conduct First Assessment of Metabolites in African Savanna Elephants

The work advances our understanding of the relationship between metabolism and health in these endangered animals. 
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May 9, 2022

Loyalty Program Members, Regular Customers Respond Differently to Social Media Marketing

The finding could inform how best to craft social media marketing campaigns. 
busy traffic intersection in a city

May 5, 2022

Researchers Find Way to Make Traffic Models More Efficient

The models are used for everything from traffic-light patterns to apps for driving directions. 
Debris flow

May 4, 2022

Getting a Better View of Landslide Risk With LiDAR

Geologists use LiDAR to try and figure out where landslides are more likely to occur. 
several people in business attire stand in silhouette before a view of a city skyline

May 3, 2022

‘Tax Haven’ Companies May Be Less Risky Than Investors Think

Many of these companies are actually more transparent than their counterparts in countries that are not tax havens. 
A satellite image of the North Atlantic with 5 active hurricanes on September 14.

Apr 20, 2022

NC State Researchers Predict Active Hurricane Season

2022 will be an active year for hurricanes, with 17 to 21 named storms predicted. 
an adult brown bear and cub stand on a small spit of land with a lake on three sides

Apr 8, 2022

What Shapes Gut Microbiomes of Alaska’s Brown Bears? Location, Location, Location

The finding helps us understand the relationship between wildlife habitat, diet and gut microbiome diversity. 
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Apr 7, 2022

Companies That Are Aggressive on Taxes Fall Short at Managing Their Workforce

Aggressive companies were more likely to have insufficient staff to operate efficiently. 
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Mar 16, 2022

‘Self-Driving’ Lab Speeds Up Research, Synthesis of Energy Materials

The technology can be used to advance both fundamental nanoscience and applied engineering. 
A brown cow with red ear tags looks directly at the camera

Mar 14, 2022

Model Predicts Cross-Species Contamination Risk for Livestock

Focusing biosecurity efforts on the top 3% of farms in a contact network can reduce cross-species disease dissemination. 
Simulation image showing self-assembly of two MNPs under a magnetic field.

Mar 11, 2022

New Tool Allows Unprecedented Modeling of Magnetic Nanoparticles

The advance paves for developing magnetic nanoparticles for applications such as drug delivery and sensor technologies.