Technology
Why the sun is so good at evaporating water
The sun evaporates water far more efficiently than a stovetop burner, and scientists at North Carolina State University now understand why.
Jun 24, 2025
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Technology
Atomic-Level Engineering of Perovskites Unlocks New Possibilities for LEDs and Lasers
Researchers have developed a technique to precisely control the structure of layered hybrid perovskites, paving the way for more efficient light-emitting devices.
Oct 11, 2024
Life
Frog Finance: Economic Theory Could Help Save Puerto Rico’s Endangered Coquí Frogs
Researchers have applied modern portfolio theory, typically used in financial investments, to develop conservation strategies for the endangered coquí llanero frog in Puerto Rico.
Oct 7, 2024
Life
Tiny Backyard Bug Performs World’s Fastest Backflips
Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Before diving into the fascinating world of globular springtails, try answering these questions: How long does it take a globular springtail to complete a backflip?
Aug 29, 2024
Earth & Environment
Russian invasion of Ukraine could have lasting impacts on global economy, environment
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian exports have expanded.
Aug 11, 2024
Health
Malaria Prevention Success Leads to Unexpected Pest Problem
A recent review of academic literature reveals an unforeseen consequence of successful malaria prevention efforts in Africa.
Jul 24, 2024
Health
Scientists Create Synthetic Platelets to Stop Bleeding and Boost Healing
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing synthetic platelets that can effectively stop bleeding and promote healing at the site of an injury.
Apr 11, 2024
Health
Poorly coiled frog guts help scientists unravel prevalent human birth anomaly
How does our intestine, which can be at least 15 feet long, fit properly inside our bodies?
Feb 19, 2024
Health
The More People Know About Pregnancy, the More Likely They Are to Support Access to Abortion
A paper on the study, “Public Opinion on Abortion in Post-Roe America,” was presented at the Southern Political Science Association Conference, which was held Jan.
Jan 24, 2024
Technology
Welding metal foam without melting its bubbles
Researchers at North Carolina State University have now identified a welding technique that can be used to join composite metal foam (CMF) components together without impairing the properties that make CMF desirable.
Dec 15, 2023
Health
New technique reduces nicotine levels, harmful compounds simultaneously in tobacco
North Carolina State University researchers have developed a new technique that can alter plant metabolism.
Jul 13, 2021