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Aug 26, 2024

The Scope of Our Research: Winners of the 2024 Envisioning Research Contest

The 2024 Envisioning Research contest captures the spectacular landscape of research being conducted at NC State.

Aug 22, 2024

Robots on the Farm

Labor concerns can be a headache for farmers. Two new studies shed light on how automation does -- and doesn't -- help the agriculture sector.

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Aug 22, 2024

For First Time, DNA Tech Offers Both Data Storage and Computing Functions

The new DNA computer is the first that can repeatedly store, retrieve, compute, erase and rewrite data.

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Aug 15, 2024

New Technique Prints Metal Oxide Thin Film Circuits at Room Temperature

Researchers have used the new technique to create transparent, flexible circuits.

Aug 13, 2024

Three Actions and a Tool to Cut Methane Emissions and Slow Global Warming

Researchers examine rising methane levels and create a tool to help countries find cost-effective ways to reduce methane.

Aug 13, 2024

Quantitative Ultrasound Parameters Offer New Tool for Diagnosing Lung Disease

The researchers demonstrated the parameters' ability to accurately diagnose and assess the severity of lung diseases in an animal model.

Aug 12, 2024

Teams Forge Communication Shortcuts Across Large Organizations to Keep Information Flowing

Shortcuts across the hierarchy is hallmark of communication in successful company.

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Aug 12, 2024

One Way Social Work Researchers Can Better Understand Community Needs – and Move the Field Forward

Researchers are calling on the social work community to begin incorporating a methodology called “discrete choice experiments” into their research, to better understand the needs and preferences of key stakeholders.

Aug 9, 2024

How Brands are ‘Winning’ Olympic Gold

How much are companies pouring into the Olympic Games? And what do they get for their money?

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Aug 7, 2024

Electric Bandage Holds Promise for Treating Chronic Wounds

In animal testing, wounds that were treated with these electric bandages healed 30% faster than wounds treated with conventional bandages.

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Aug 7, 2024

‘Amphibious’ Sensors Make New, Waterproof Technologies Possible

Researchers have demonstrated a technique for creating sensors that can function both in air and underwater.

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Aug 6, 2024

Researchers Solve Long-Standing Challenge for Piezoelectric Materials

The discovery paves the way for new ultrasound technologies.

Jul 30, 2024

Researchers Develop General Framework for Designing Quantum Sensors

A new protocol gives quantum sensor designers the ability to sense signals of interest.

Jul 29, 2024

How an Emerging Disease in Dogs is Shedding Light on Cystic Fibrosis

A canine gallbladder disease is caused by improper expression of the gene associated with cystic fibrosis in humans.

Jul 25, 2024

Array Pinpoints Imprinted Genes with Potential Links to Disease

New array is a cost-effective, efficient method for exploring links between environmental exposures and genes.