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Rocky Road: Nanocars Roll, Hop and Skid Across Surfaces
New research finds a nanocar’s rolling wheels can move the vehicle in a straight line in distances up to 16 times its body length.
Sciences Is Five! Highlights From Our First Half-Decade
Look back at just a few of the extraordinary moments in the college's history since our 2013 launch.
Meet the New 2018-19 Sciences Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
This year, we're welcoming eight new scientists with diverse backgrounds and research interests to our college.
Rapid Cloud-Clearing Phenomenon Could Provide Another Piece of Climate Puzzle
New NC State research published in Science shows rapid and dramatic clearing of low cloud cover could shed light on how clouds affect Earth’s heating and cooling.
Following the Path: Making Huge Calculations Predictable
A new approach narrows down huge calculations, like those involved in quantum physics, by focusing on a single, predictive parameter.
Celebrating Five Years of the College of Sciences
Since launching on July 1, 2013, NC State's College of Sciences has had five years of extraordinary research, academics and outreach.
Researchers Find Connection Between Genes, Response to Environmental Chemicals
NC State research findings are a starting point to confirm that individuals may react differently to chemicals in the environment based on genetic profile.
Researchers Find Vitamin D Receptor Is Target for Disruption by Environmental Chemicals
New NC State research sheds light on the ways in which environmental chemicals can affect vitamin D receptors.
Bringing Invisible Worlds to Light
A new project brought together scientists and designers to explore new ways to share scientific research with the public.
ChemMaps Lets Researchers Navigate the Chemical Universe
A new online service from NC State researchers lets users navigate the chemical space of thousands of drugs and environmental compounds in 3D and real time.