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diagram shows how soft robot design was inspired by cheetahs

May 8, 2020

Inspired by Cheetahs, Researchers Build Fastest Soft Robots Yet

Inspired by the biomechanics of cheetahs, researchers have developed a faster softrobot.

radiation warning sign

2020年5月4日

Study Highlights Gallium Oxide’s Promise for Next Generation Radiation Detectors

Single-crystal gallium oxide makes a faster, tougher x-raysensor.

fabric sleeve that is also a video game controller

Apr 30, 2020

‘Breathable’ Electronics Pave the Way for More Functional Wearable Tech

Stretchable electronic material can 'breathe' – making it more comfortable for我们ers.

diagram of ethylene production process

Apr 24, 2020

Catalyst Opens Door to More Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Ethylene Production

Finding could help cut related CO2 emissions by up to87%.

man walking by tree that is blocking a road

Apr 15, 2020

Research Helps Volunteers Do the Most Good After a Disaster

New tools help coordinate volunteers to do the mostgood.

photo of Populus trichocarpa leaves

Apr 10, 2020

Better Predicting the Unpredictable Byproducts of Genetic Modification

How a new model may pave the way for more efficient research in the fields of genetic modification andforestry.

new dashboard shows graphs detailing COVID-19 spread

Apr 8, 2020

Visualization Tool Tracks COVID-19

NC State analytics experts develop a new visualization tool that can help users find useful information about COVID-19'sspread.

map of online networks

Mar 27, 2020

Researchers Develop Faster Way to Replace Bad Data With Accurate Information

New model could aid in displacing false information about anything from computer security to publichealth.

radiation sign

Mar 26, 2020

Bricks Can Act as ‘Cameras’ for Characterizing Past Presence of Radioactive Materials

Time-traveling, 3D brick camera can ID past presence of nuclearmaterial.

Two images of composite metal foam

Mar 19, 2020

Pool Fire Testing Moves Composite Metal Foams Closer to Widespread Applications

Study finds composite metal foams can handle the heat. A lot ofheat.

Group of Watauga Medal winners giving Wolfpack sign at dinner event.

Mar 12, 2020

Meet the 2020 Watauga Medal Winners

Three alumni receive NC State's highest nonacademic honor for their decades of service to theuniversity.

headshot of Karami with black background.

2020年1月10日

Mideast Tragedy Claims Alumna

An NC State alumna returning home after visiting family in Tehran is among the 176 passengers and crew killed in the crash of a Ukrainianairliner.

NC State Engineering professor Laura Bottomley talks about the science of Star Wars

Dec 22, 2019

Are Working Lightsabers Possible? Is Lightspeed Real?

NC State College of Engineering professor Laura Bottomley answers questions about space travel and the feasibility of lightsabers in the Star Warsmovies.

view of university gateway sign from ground up.

Dec 3, 2019

3 Named Fellows of Inventors Academy

NC State innovators in the fields of food safety and computer networking are recognized by the National Academy ofInventors.

Oct 14, 2019

Unique Dendritic Sticky Particles Formed by Harnessing ‘Liquid Chaos’

NC State researchers create unique particles with the stickiness of geckolegs.