Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Pennsylvania have developed soft robots that are capable of navigating complex environments, such as mazes, without input from humans or computer software.
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new technique for extracting hydrogen gas from liquid carriers which is faster, less expensive and more energy efficient than previous approaches.
A unique new instrument, coupled with a powerful telescope and a little help from nature, has given researchers the ability to peer into galactic nurseries at the heart of the young universe.
Engineering researchers have developed a new approach for implementing ransomware detection techniques, allowing them to detect a broad range of ransomware far more quickly than previous systems.
Some types of soil act more like concrete than a sponge, allowing water to flow off to flood streams, creeks and rivers.
A recent study finds that realism is a key factor in determining whether viewers engage with virtual reality (VR) videos – and that engagement is itself a key factor in determining whether viewers are interested in watching VR videos in the future.
Did the world’s largest prehistoric shark need an orthodontist, or did it just have a bad lunch?
A new study from North Carolina State University shows the behavioral mechanism behind a sweet cockroach mating ritual that takes a bitter turn, resulting in rejected males.
North Carolina State University researchers have conducted the first assessment of metabolites in African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana), an important step in understanding the relationship between metabolism and health in these endangered animals.
Researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.
An international team of researchers finds the social media messages that resonate best with loyalty program members differ from the posts that work best with other customers.
Models that predict traffic volume for specific times and places are used to inform everything from traffic-light patterns to the app on your phone that tells you how to get from Point A to Point B.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated that neuron-like cells derived from human stem cells can serve as a model for studying changes in the nervous system associated with addiction.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a faster, less expensive technique for producing hindered amines – a class of chemicals used as building blocks in products ranging from pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals to detergents and organic light emitting diodes.
Companies incorporated in tax havens are often considered more opaque regarding their finances, which could make them risky investments.
A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that mothers with limited financial resources often experienced tremendous stress during the pandemic, but that they also valued the opportunity to spend more quality time with their children.
Rice study shows how proposed projects could eliminate need for coal, drastically cut pollution
Study examines Texas hospitals’ compliance with federal rules
Rice theorists show unique electronics made possible by wavy patterns that channel electrons
Rice process customizes one-, two- or three-element doping for applications