Could the Food You Eat Help Fight the Novel Coronavirus?
Researchers find that chemical compounds in foods can inhibit a key SARS-CoV-2 enzyme
Articles by North Carolina State University
Researchers Recommend More Transparency for Gene-Edited Crops
The lack of public information on such crops could decrease trust and confidence as they begin to enter the marketplace and become more commonplace, scientists say
Flexible Material Shows Potential for Use in Fabrics to Heat, Cool
A new North Carolina State University study finds that a carbon nanotube film has a combination of properties that make it an appealing candidate for next-gen smart fabrics
New Approach to DNA Data Storage Solves Key Challenges
DNA data storage systems have the potential to hold orders of magnitude more information than existing systems of comparable size
Volcanic Glass Spray Shows Promise in Controlling Mosquitoes
The need for alternative safe chemistry to use in controlling mosquitoes is important as they become increasingly resistant to commonly used insecticides
Inspired by Cheetahs, These Soft Robots Are the Fastest Yet
Researchers have built robots capable of speeds of up to 2.7 body lengths per second
'Breathable' Electronics May Mean Better Wearable Tech
Material's gas permeability allows sweat and volatile organic compounds to evaporate away from the skin, making it more comfortable for users
Wearable Health Tech Gets Efficiency Upgrade
In a recent paper, NC State researchers report significant enhancements to the flexible body heat harvester they first reported in 2017
New Technique Cuts AI Training Time by More Than 60 Percent
Training a deep learning network involves breaking a data sample into chunks of consecutive data points
Fish-Inspired Material Changes Color Using Nanocolumns
Neon tetra fish can control their brightly colored stripes by changing the angle of tiny platelets in their skin