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illustration shows how a new technique can tune quantum dots to produce a full range of colors

Feb 18, 2025

Light-Powered Breakthrough Enables Precision Tuning of Quantum Dots

The new technique uses light to tune the optical properties of quantum dots – making the process faster, more energy-efficient and more environmentally sustainable.

image from video game shows two characters talking in a room

Feb 17, 2025

New Tech Tracks Student Behavior in Educational Games to Boost Collaborative Learning

The new tools create real-time assessments that can be used to modify educational games to improve learning.

Feb 12, 2025

N.C. PSI Seeds Project to Improve Apple Production

An interdisciplinary team is exploring whether imaging technologies paired with AI might prove useful for apple farmers.

Feb 10, 2025

Age, Burial Environment Don’t Hinder Soft Tissue Preservation in Dinosaurs

Soft tissue preservation in fossils does not seem to depend upon the species, age or burial environment of the fossils.

IBM Q System One Quantum Computer at the Consumer Electronic Show CES 2020

Feb 4, 2025

Sabre Kais Joins NC State as Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computing

As the Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Quantum Computing, Kais leads the IBM Quantum Innovation Center at NC State.

Green rhododendron leave with green blotches

Jan 30, 2025

Moving Plant Disease Diagnosis from Lab to Field for Faster Results

NC State researchers continue to push the field of plant disease diagnosis forward, developing tests that can deliver results in minutes — sometimes before plants show visible signs of disease.

Jan 29, 2025

University Guidance Regarding Federally Funded Research

Chancellor Randy Woodson shares guidance and a university resource page with NC State faculty, staff and students. Read the message here.

driving simulator shows text prompt on display

Jan 28, 2025

How Simple Prompts Can Make Partially Automated Cars Safer

Prompts help drivers that use partially automated driving systems stay engaged with their environment – unless the drivers are deeply distracted.

Jie Yin, left, at poster presentation with student, right.

Jan 27, 2025

MAE Associate Professor Jie Yin wins PECASE Award for novel kirigami research

The award, which is the highest honor given to emerging scientists and engineers by the U.S. federal government, recognizes his innovative research, particularly in integrating kirigami design principles into engineering.

time lapse photograph shows traffic going through a roundabout at night

Jan 27, 2025

Can Self-Driving Cars Navigate Roundabouts?

Roundabouts improve traffic safety. But they rely on the judgement of drivers. Can autonomous vehicles navigate roundabouts safely?