Dec 16, 2024 IEEE Spectrum

Shape-Shifting Antenna Takes Cue From “The Expanse”

“All these additional electronic components can suck up power and result in a weaker signal, something the APL approach avoids, says Suresh Venkatesh, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.” 

Dec 16, 2024 Yahoo! News

‘Little pockets of this all over’

If NEtFOSE were used in treatments on firefighters’ protective jackets and pants, known as turnout gear, “It could have come off of the fabric during the washing process, and then could have ended up in the water,” observed Bryan Ormond, a textile researcher at North Carolina State University who analyzes PFAS treatments and non-fluorinated substitutes. 

Dec 16, 2024 Farms.com

AI-Driven Satellite Analysis Helps Protect Rice Farming in Climate-Vulnerable Regions

A new North Carolina State University study combines satellite imagery with machine learning technology to help model rice crop productivity faster and more accurately. The tool could help decision-makers around the world better assess how and where to plant rice, which is the primary source of energy for more than half of the world’s population. 

Dec 16, 2024 Science News Explores

Shark intestines inspire pipes with a strictly one-way flow

“In all of the different ways they set up their experiment, it worked,” says Rachel Levy. She’s an applied mathematician at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Levy, who has studied fluid mechanics, did not take part in this study. 

Dec 13, 2024 USA Today

Don’t forget to fill your pet’s stocking: 4 holiday gift ideas for cats and dogs

Jumping on and off the couch or bed could be painful for dogs that have arthritis − a disease we’re still learning a lot more about in dogs. Recent research from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine found up to 40% of pet dogs may suffer from arthritis. More younger dogs than… 

Dec 13, 2024 The Scientist

Inside the Microbial Jungle: Tales from a Microbe Whisperer

In 2014, Madden’s interest in microbial habitats led her to the laboratories of Noah Fierer, a microbial ecologist at the University of Colorado Boulder, and Rob Dunn, an ecologist and evolutionary biologist at North Carolina State University. Over the next few years, they co-advised her on a series of postdoctoral research projects exploring the diversity… 

Dec 13, 2024 AZO

Researchers Unveil Method to Steal AI Models Without Hacking Devices

“AI models are valuable, we don’t want people to steal them,” says Aydin Aysu, co-author of a paper on the work and an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Carolina State University. “Building a model is expensive and requires significant computing sources. But just as importantly, when a model is leaked, or… 

Dec 13, 2024 MSN

Stealing AI models: New technique enables theft without hacking into a device

“AI models are valuable, we don’t want people to steal them,” says Aydin Aysu, co-author of a paper on the work and an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at North Carolina State University. 

Dec 12, 2024 Futurity

Manta ray robots break speedy swimming record

“Two years ago, we demonstrated an aquatic soft robot that was able to reach average speeds of 3.74 body lengths per second,” says Jie Yin, corresponding author of a paper on the work and an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at North Carolina State University. 

Dec 12, 2024 WRAL

Frankenstein trees: How scientists are building better Christmas trees

Dr. Justin Whitehill, director of NC State’s Christmas Tree Genetics Program, describes the effort as a critical step to ensure the survival of the industry. “We’re essentially creating a ‘23andMe’ for Christmas trees,” Whitehill said. “By understanding their genetic makeup, we can breed trees that are more resilient and sustainable.” 

Dec 12, 2024 Tech Briefs

Researchers Demonstrate Self-Assembling Electronics

“Existing chip manufacturing techniques involve many steps and rely on extremely complex technologies, making the process costly and time consuming,” said Martin Thuo, corresponding author of a paper on the work and a professor of materials science and engineering at North Carolina State University. “Our self-assembling approach is significantly faster and less expensive. We’ve also… 

Dec 11, 2024 New Atlas

Robotic manta ray uses a simpler, more efficient design to swim even faster

The 22.8-mm-long original robot was designed by Assoc. Prof. Jie Yin and colleagues at North Carolina State University.It featured two flexible polyester manta-ray-like wings, which were actually the left- and right-hand ends of a single curved bistable structure. Bistability refers to a tensioned structure’s ability to remain in either of two positions without requiring any… 

Dec 11, 2024 The Herald-Sun

Helene caused nearly $1 billion in losses, capping a tough year for NC agriculture

Then, Troxler said, Helene caused another $907.62 million in losses, based on estimates from N.C. State University’s Blake Brown and Mike Walden. 

Dec 11, 2024 Yahoo! News

McDowell County wildfire that grew to more than 500 acres, now fully contained

Joseph Roise, a professor of forestry and operation research at North Carolina State University, told the Citizen Times Dec. 9, damage to area roadways, which could hinder response by fire crews, paired with storm debris and dry conditions, greatly increases wildfire risk during the fall wildfire season. 

Dec 11, 2024 The Asheville Citizen-Times

McDowell County wildfire that grew to more than 500 acres, now fully contained

Joseph Roise, a professor of forestry and operation research at North Carolina State University, told the Citizen Times Dec. 9, damage to area roadways, which could hinder response by fire crews, paired with storm debris and dry conditions, greatly increases wildfire risk during the fall wildfire season.