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Apr 12, 2017

Researchers Release First Chemical Map of Dyes From Historic Dye Library

Chemists from two NC State colleges have collaborated on the first chemical “map” of dyes from the Max A. Weaver Dye Library, which could assist researchers in developing dyes with desirable properties.

Apr 4, 2017

Nonequilibrium Physics Explained: 5 Questions With Lex Kemper

Lex Kemper uses a new method of probing poorly understood materials, like superconductors, to find out what makes them tick.

Feb 27, 2017

Invasive and Native Marsh Grasses May Provide Similar Benefits to Protected Wetlands

NC State researchers have discovered that an invasive species of marsh grass may provide similar benefits to protected wetlands as native marsh grasses.

Jan 25, 2017

80-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Collagen Confirmed

Researchers have isolated additional collagen peptides from an 80-million-year-old Brachylophosaurus.

Dec 21, 2016

Untangling Complex Interactions – With Lasers

Want to know exactly why and how a superconductor works on the atomic level? Hit it with laser pulses.

Dec 16, 2016

Listening for Lava

Del Bohnenstiehl of MEAS listens to underwater volcanic eruptions to confirm the presence of lava.

Nov 29, 2016

Researchers Tweak Enzyme ‘Assembly Line’ to Improve Antibiotics

NC State chemists have discovered a way to make pinpoint changes to an enzyme-driven “assembly line” that will enable scientists to improve or change the properties of existing antibiotics and create designer compounds.

Nov 29, 2016

New Fabrication Technique Leads to Broader Sunlight Absorption in Plastic Solar Cells

Researchers in the NC State Department of Physics have developed a new strategy for fabricating more efficient plastic solar cells.

Nov 28, 2016

Toxic ‘Marine Snow’ Can Sink Quickly, Persist at Ocean Depths

A specific neurotoxin can persist, accumulate and reach significant depths quickly in “marine snow” formed an algae that could impact shellfish and the humans who consume them.

Nov 21, 2016

Keratin and Melanosomes Preserved in 130-Million-Year-Old Bird Fossil

Researchers have found evidence of original keratin and melanosome preservation in a 130-million-year-old Eoconfuciusornis specimen.