North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University, (NCSU) was established in 1887 in Raleigh, North Carolina. NCSU is a public land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant university. NCSU is noted for a high level of complex research activity. NCSU has over 31,000 graduate and undergraduate students. NCSU is one campus of the 16 campuses in the University of North Carolina system. NCSU is noted for its research and academic ranking in agriculture, engineering, science and textile design. NCSU School of Veterinary Medicine is ranked well among comparable university programs.

Address
Campus Box 7504
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7504
News Office
Email
newsdot [at] gw [dot] ncsu [dot] edu
Phone
(919) 515-3470
Fax
(919) 515-2556
Contact

Transformational fruit fly genome catalog completed

Scientists searching for the genomics version of the holy grail – more insight into predicting how an animal's genes affect physical or behavioral traits – now have a reference manual that should ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Engineers boost computer processor performance by over 20 percent

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new technique that allows graphics processing units (GPUs) and central processing units (CPUs) on a single chip to collaborate – boosting processor performance ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Chemists develop faster, more efficient protein labeling

North Carolina State University researchers have created specially engineered mammalian cells to provide a new "chemical handle" which will enable researchers to label proteins of interest more efficiently, without disrupting ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Feb 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers devise new means for creating elastic conductors

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new method for creating elastic conductors made of carbon nanotubes, which will contribute to large-scale production of the material for use ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Why humans choose running over walking

Other than Olympic race walkers, people generally find it more comfortable to run than walk when they start moving at around 2 meters per second – about 4.5 miles per hour.

Biology / Other

created Jan 05, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 7 | with audio podcast

New tech removes air pollutants, may reduce energy use in animal ag facilities

Researchers from North Carolina State University and West Virginia University have developed a new technology that can reduce air pollutant emissions from some chicken and swine barns, and also reduce their energy use by ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jan 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Cockroach 'let's hook up' chemical signal could benefit endangered woodpecker

A North Carolina State University discovery of the unique chemical composition of a cockroach signal -- a "Let's hook up" sex pheromone emitted by certain female wood cockroaches to entice potential mates ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Dec 19, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Microneedle sensors may allow real-time monitoring of body chemistry

Researchers from North Carolina State University, Sandia National Laboratories, and the University of California, San Diego have developed new technology that uses microneedles to allow doctors to detect real-time ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Dec 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

New dye will lead to more efficient solar energy technology

(PhysOrg.com) -- A North Carolina State University invention has significant potential to improve the efficiency of solar cells and other technologies that derive energy from light.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Dec 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

Researcher explains how Santa delivers presents in one night

Don’t believe in Santa Claus? Magic, you say? In fact, science and technology explain how Santa is able to deliver toys to good girls and boys around the world in one night, according to a North Carolina ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (6) | comments 3

Archaeologists find new evidence of animals being introduced to prehistoric Caribbean

An archaeological research team from North Carolina State University, the University of Washington and University of Florida has found one of the most diverse collections of prehistoric non-native animal remains ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers find some smartphone models more vulnerable to attack

New research from North Carolina State University shows that some smartphones specifically designed to support the Android mobile platform have incorporated additional features that can be used by hackers to bypass Android's ...

Technology / Software

created Nov 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers design new handle to make lifting infant car seats safer, easier

Engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a new handle for infant car seats (ICSs) that makes it easier for parents to lift the seat out of a car – while retaining a firmer grip on the ...

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 28, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Study details links between climate, groundwater availability - will help states prepare for drought

Everyone knows that climate affects our water supply, but new research from North Carolina State University gives scientists and water-resource managers an unprecedented level of detail on how climate and precipitation influence ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

NC State team to develop energy efficient 3-D CPU

Researchers from North Carolina State University are developing a three-dimensional (3D) central processing unit (CPU) – the brains of the computer – with the goal of boosting energy efficiency by 15 to 25 percent. ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 1