2014-08-22 Computer Business Review

Researchers develop framework to enhance Android device security

Researchers have developed Android Security Modules (ASM) framework, which will allow developers and users to plug in new security enhancements to their devices. William Enck, computer science-engineering, featured.

2014-08-22 Bangalore Mirror

Scientists create cyborg moths

Researchers have created a way to electronically control moths which may some day be used to assist in rescue efforts during disasters, potentially saving human lives. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured.

2014-08-22 CityLab

Remote-Controlled Moths Are Coming … to the Rescue?

Scientists can now control the movement of "biobot" moths—and the applications could go far beyond saving your sweaters. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured.

2014-08-21 Upstart Magazine

Successful Cybernetic Moth Creation, First Step Towards ‘Bio

NC State scientists have made a cybernetic moth for use as ‘Biobots’ useful in military, intelligence and different research operations where human limits end. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured.

2014-08-21 Chinatopix

Researchers can Transform Moths into Biobots or Living Robots …

Researchers can Transform Moths into Biobots or Living Robots ..., Chinatopix, Aug. 21, 2014. NC State researchers are creating "biobots," remotely-controlled moths that can be used for human search and rescue operations in natural and man-made disasters. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured.

2014-08-21 The Engineer

Implanted electrodes control and monitor moth flight

Researchers are using a novel method to better understand how moths’ nervous systems work, with the ultimate goal of controlling their flight. Alper Bozkurt, electrical and computer engineering, featured.

2014-08-21 Dover Post

Why Ferguson? Many police killings, but only St. Louis suburb erupts with violence

According to NC State historian, the nature of Brown's killing in Ferguson, Missouri, fueled anger. Blair L.M. Kelley, history, featured.

2014-08-15 Triangle Business Journal

NC State’s College of Textiles awarded first Wal-Mart grant for manufacturing study

NC State’s College of Textiles has been awarded one of the first grants established by Wal-Mart to improve domestic manufacturing processes. College of Textiles featured.

2014-08-01 Poultry Times - Online

Researchers show benefits of zinc supplementation in broilers

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Asssocition  and the USPOULTRY Foundation have announced the completion of a funded research project at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C., that showed benefits of zinc supplementation in broilers.

WRAL Tech Wire

Pfizer adding 300 jobs, investing $500M at Sanford campus

Gene therapy research also is a very active area of focus for scientists at UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University and North Carolina State University, with particular attention being paid to what is known as CRISPR gene editing,

NC Zoo expansion and campus projects at ECU, NC State and ECSU funded in Senate budget

Here’s a breakdown of other high profile projects if the Senate budget becomes law: ▪ $55 million for a new STEM building at N.C. State University in Raleigh. The total project cost is $80 million.

CBS News

Can dogs spread Ebola?

According to NC State expert who has advised global health officials on animal infection disease risk, the dog of a Madrid nursing assistant infected with Ebola should be studied. Peter Cowen, population health and pathobiology, featured.

News & Observer

NCSU scholarship available to community college transfers

Transfer students from community colleges are newly eligible for an N.C. State University scholarship for science majors from low- and middle-income families.

Durango Herald

Street Sign Wording a Key to Safety

Misunderstandings on the road between cyclists and motorists can be deadly. But a simple change in the wording of traffic signs could help clarify how drivers and bicyclists should safely interact, according to a new report. George Hess and Nils Peterson, natural resources, featured.

North Carolina Health News

Pittsboro Drinking Water Forum Draws a Crowd

N.C. State University researcher Detlef Knappe has been studying 1,4 dioxane in the Haw River since 2012.