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illustration shows how a new technique can tune quantum dots to produce a full range of colors

Feb 18, 2025

Light-Powered Breakthrough Enables Precision Tuning of Quantum Dots

The new technique uses light to tune the optical properties of quantum dots – making the process faster, more energy-efficient and more environmentally sustainable. 
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Feb 17, 2025

New Tech Tracks Student Behavior in Educational Games to Boost Collaborative Learning

The new tools create real-time assessments that can be used to modify educational games to improve learning. 
A Joint BME researcher works with a smiling patient.

Feb 12, 2025

With $20M Investment, Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering Named for Ross W. Lampe Jr.

Ross W. Lampe Jr., an NC State alumnus, philanthropist and visionary in the field of biomedical engineering, has committed a transformative $20 million investment to the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 
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Jan 27, 2025

Can Self-Driving Cars Navigate Roundabouts?

Roundabouts improve traffic safety. But they rely on the judgement of drivers. Can autonomous vehicles navigate roundabouts safely? 
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Jan 15, 2025

Researchers Make Comfortable Materials That Generate Power When Worn

The work stems from an advanced understanding of materials that increase comfort in textiles and produce electricity when rubbed against another surface. 
a circuitboard features a large black chip with the letters AI written on it

Jan 13, 2025

New Method Forecasts Computation, Energy Costs for Sustainable AI Models

Predicting energy and computational costs allows users to make informed decisions about when to update AI models to improve AI sustainability. 
three waste collection cans sit next to each other. a green one is labeled compost; a red one is labeled waste; a yellow one is labeled recycling

Jan 7, 2025

New Research Improves Predictions for Solid Waste Management

Improved waste predictions can help improve the efficiency of recycling and landfill operations. 
Chancellor Woodson and Jeff Williams sit on stage in red chairs. A graphic with the Red Chair Chats logo says "Red Chair Chats with Chancellor Woodson, Special Guest Jeff Williams"

Dec 18, 2024

The Intersection of Tech and Arts: Chancellor Woodson Talks Innovation with Apple COO Jeff Williams

Chancellor Randy Woodson visits the Bay Area for a conversation with NC State alum and Apple COO Jeff Williams. 
A underwater photograph of a manta ray swimming in the ocean in French Polynesia.

Dec 13, 2024

The World’s Fastest Swimming Robot

Drawing inspiration from manta rays, NC State researchers have engineered a soft robot that can swim even faster than its record-breaking predecessor. 
AI-generated image of colorful sound waves.

Dec 12, 2024

Innovations of Ultrasound

Sound waves power medical breakthroughs. NC State engineers Jiang, Muller, Shirwaiker and their research teams are leading the charge in ultrasound innovation. 
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Dec 12, 2024

Researchers Demonstrate New Technique for Stealing AI Models

Researchers have demonstrated the ability to steal an AI model without hacking into the device where the model was running. 
Lance Fenderson with his race car

Dec 11, 2024

An Open Book With an Open Throttle

Lance Fenderson’s racing career came to a halt his junior year of high school. Now, however, as he prepares to graduate from NC State with his degree in mechanical engineering, he’s going wide open on professional racetracks. 
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Dec 6, 2024

Magnetically Controlled Kirigami Surfaces Move Objects: No Grasping Needed

The new technology is useful for lifting and moving items that cannot be easily grasped, such as fragile objects, gels or liquids. 
time-lapse image from a video shows a manta-shaped soft robot swimming over and under obstacles in a glass tank filled with water

Dec 4, 2024

Manta Rays Inspire the Fastest Swimming Soft Robot Yet

A team of researchers has drawn inspiration from manta rays and beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot. 
micrograph image shows detailed microscale structure that looks like branches. some are colored red or blue to provide contrast.

Dec 2, 2024

Researchers Demonstrate Self-Assembling Electronics

The proof-of-concept work was used to create diodes and transistors, and paves the way for self-assembling more complex electronic devices.