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Jun 8, 2026

Van der Waals Forces Can Play Unexpected Role in Thin Film Properties

Researchers have demonstrated the ability to use van der Waals forces to tune the physical and electronic properties of ferroelectric thin films.

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May 27, 2026

Armadillos Inspire New Protective Technology for Soft Machines

Researchers have drawn inspiration from armadillos to create a protective structure that responds to external threats by curling into a protective ball to protect electronic devices or other payloads.

May 21, 2026

NC State’s Richard Kim Wins UNC System’s Highest Faculty Honor

Kim is the 2026 recipient of the UNC System’s O. Max Gardner Award for his contributions to improving roadway infrastructure around the world.

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May 19, 2026

Researchers Improve AI’s Ability to Learn New Tasks Without Sacrificing Performance

A new framework allows AI models that have already been trained to learn new tasks without sacrificing performance when performing old tasks.

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May 18, 2026

Data Centers Are Driving Up Power Bills. A New Study Looks at How Bad It Could Get

Electricity demand from data centers and cryptocurrency mining is likely to increase power costs in parts of the country by up to 57% by 2030.

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May 5, 2026

Our 2026 Graduates’ Stories

NC State alumni do amazing things. They expand access to education. They discover new pterosaurs. They travel around the moon. (If you’re new here, this is a Christina Koch fan site.) On Saturday, May 9, more than 7,400 graduates will become Wolfpack alumni. Many of them have already done amazing things during their time as students…

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May 4, 2026

AI-Powered Lab Discovers Brighter Lead-Free Nanomaterials in 12 Hours

Autonomous lab navigated through billions of potential "recipes" to identify brighter, lead-free light-emitting nanomaterials in just 12 hours.

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May 4, 2026

Researchers Propose a New Inspection Method to Improve Online Collaboration Platforms

The new method allows designers and developers to build software features that better support different teamwork styles.

Fitts-Woolard Engineering building on Centennial Campus.

May 1, 2026

Veena Misra Named Interim Dean of NC State’s College of Engineering

Veena Misra, head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been appointed interim dean of NC State’s College of Engineering, effective May 11.

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Apr 30, 2026

Researchers Create Tool to Help Hunger-Relief Groups Deliver Food More Efficiently

The tool can be used to help hunger-relief organizations get food to households that need it more efficiently than conventional methods.

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Apr 23, 2026

How AI Can Help Us Count the ‘Good’ Viruses Used in Biopharmaceuticals

A new methodology that uses AI tools to identify and count target viruses more efficiently.

Harry Sideris, NC State alumnus and CEO of Duke Energy.

Apr 22, 2026

Harry Sideris, CEO of Duke Energy, To Address 2026 Graduates

Harry Sideris, an NC State alumnus and North Carolina native, will deliver the commencement address to the class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9.

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Apr 20, 2026

Study Finds Each Protein in the Epigenome Produces a Different Pattern of Gene Expression

A new study finds the proteins responsible for controlling which genes are expressed in a genome do more than simply turn a gene on or off.

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Apr 20, 2026

New Material Makes Heart Monitoring Tech More Comfortable

Researchers have created heart monitoring sensors that conform to the skin, are comfortable, and can be worn while people are moving.

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Apr 16, 2026

How a New Technique Will Help Us Mine Rare-Earth Metals…With Plants

Researchers have developed a technique for detecting and measuring the concentration of rare-earth elements in plants.