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Inspired by Metamorphosis, Researchers Create Materials For Shape-Shifting Architecture

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed materials that can be used to create structures capable of transforming into multiple different architectures.

Researchers Develop Toolkit to Test Apple Security, Find Vulnerability

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a software toolkit that allows users to test the hardware security of Apple devices.

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Model Advances Understanding of Incorporating 3D Printing Into Supply Chains

Getting spare parts where they need to go in a quick, reliable way is a logistical challenge for military and industrial supply chains.

Study Outlines Ways to Help Children Learn Forgiveness

A recent study suggests that teaching children to understand other people’s perspectives could make it easier for them to learn how to forgive other people.

How ‘Shark Week’ Could Inspire Love for Ocean Predators

Videos of shark attacks are popular – some of Discovery’s “Shark Week” videos of sharks attacking cages or people have attracted millions of views online.

New Images Lead to Better Prediction of Shear Thickening

For the first time, researchers have been able capture images providing unprecedented details of how particles behave in a liquid suspension when the phenomenon known as shear thickening takes place.

Scientists Seen as Trustworthy Experts When Sharing Their Work in Online Videos

Any writer can tell you that who is narrating a story makes a significant difference to the audience.

Subconscious Bias Drives Negative Attitudes Toward Snakes

Snakes rank among Americans’ top animal phobias, and are among the most disliked animals globally.

New Synthesis Process Paves Way for More Efficient Lasers, LEDs

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new process that makes use of existing industry standard techniques for making III-nitride semiconductor materials, but results in layered materials that will make LEDs and lasers more efficient.

Study Offers Details on Using Electric Fields to Tune Thermal Properties of Ferroelectric Materials

New research from North Carolina State University sheds light on how electric fields can be used to alter the thermal properties of ferroelectric materials, allowing engineers to manipulate the flow of heat through the materials.

Yams Benefit From Banana ‘Paper’ Cocoon

Wrapping yam seeds in biodegradable paper made from a mixture of unusable parts of banana plants and recycled cardboard boxes sharply increased yam size and yields in field tests conducted in Benin, Africa.

Study Underscores Lack of Diversity in Stock Photography Sites

A new study finds that the majority of images related to health topics on stock photography sites are of light-skinned people within a fairly narrow age range, making it more difficult – and expensive –

Communities That Suffered Rapid Manufacturing Job Losses Fare Worse on Sustainability

A new study finds communities that have experienced significant job losses in manufacturing over the past 50 years are also less likely to engage in sustainability planning,

Climate Change May Cut U.S. Forest Inventory by a Fifth This Century

A study led by a North Carolina State University researcher found that under more severe climate warming scenarios, the inventory of trees used for timber in the continental United States could decline by as much as 23% by 2100.

New Tool Uses Ultrasound ‘Tornado’ to Break Down Blood Clots

Researchers have developed a new tool and technique that uses “vortex ultrasound” – a sort of ultrasonic tornado – to break down blood clots in the brain.

Equity-in-Education Law Poses Challenges for States

A new study highlights some of the challenges states face as they look to meet requirements of a federal law designed to ensure students have equitable opportunities for education in K-12 schools, regardless of race, income, disability or other factors.

Map of Ancient Ocean ‘Dead Zones’ Could Predict Future Locations, Impacts

Researchers have created a map of oceanic “dead zones” that existed during the Pliocene epoch, when the Earth’s climate was two to three degrees warmer than it is now.

Findings for Invasive Insect’s Life Cycle Could Aid Management in Southeast

New research findings could help scientists control the emerald ash borer, an invasive pest ravaging native ash trees in North America.

Why Tinkering is Important for Kids

A new study finds that tinkering with “everyday” science-related objects at home could be an important way to build science interests and skills in kids, but children may not always know if they have access to these items.

Researchers Eye Embroidery as Low-Cost Solution for Making Wearable Electronics

Embroidering power-generating yarns onto fabric allowed researchers to embed a self-powered, numerical touch-pad and movement sensors into clothing.