The Abstract: NC State's research blog
Looming Progress
The weaving process comes to a halt when yarn runs out on a loom. NC State textiles researchers have applied to patent an innovative solution to reduce that downtime.
NASA Grant Funds Research Into Tracking UAVs
A new, NASA-funded project at NC State aims to develop new tools for navigation and surveillance of manned aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Survey: Public Retains Positive Attitudes Toward Service and Support Animals
How do people feel about service, emotional support and therapy animals in public spaces? It can get a bit complicated, according to a new pilot study by NC State’s Regina Schoenfeld.
Shedding Light on an Emerging Infectious Disease
A new research project answers lingering questions about Bartonella and Bartonellosis…
Notes from Tanzania: Lessons from the Field
Some lessons learned from a student doing research on crop disease in Tanzania.
Tackling Cassava Mosaic Disease: One Week in Tanzania
A student writes about her fieldwork in Tanzania, tackling a crop disease that threatens millions.
Neutrons Run Enzyme’s Reactivity for Better Biofuel Production
NC State and Oak Ridge National Lab researchers identify a reaction that could lead to improved biofuel production processes and lower costs.
Studying a Disease in Order to Prevent Starvation
Research into a disease that affects cassava crops aims to prevent starvation for millions in Africa.
From Transformers to Autonomous Systems
How a passion for cartoon robots led to a career developing a new generation of autonomous systems.
Plasmapheresis a Potentially Life-Saving Approach to Veterinary Immunotherapy
A relatively new therapy in veterinary medicine, plasmapheresis can be used to treat immune-mediated diseases. It is used almost exclusively after traditional drug therapy, even with increased dosage, proves ineffective…