Ultrasonic “Tornado”: A New Faster Way To Break Down Blood Clots
Researchers have created a new tool using “vortex ultrasound” – a sort of ultrasonic tornado – to effectively break down blood clots in the brain….
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Peering Into the Ocean’s Future – Map of Ancient Ocean “Dead Zones” Could Predict Future Locations, Impacts
Scientists have mapped out oceanic “dead zones” from the Pliocene epoch, when Earth’s temperature was two to three degrees higher than today. This could offer…
Inspired by Manta Ray Biomechanics: “Butterfly Bot” Is Fastest Swimming Soft Robot Ever
Researchers have developed an energy-efficient soft robot that can swim more than four times faster than previous swimming soft robots by taking inspiration from the…
Unique Property Found in Complex Nanostructures for the First Time
The intriguing material property dissipates energy. Researchers from North Carolina State University and The University of Texas at Austin have discovered a unique property in complex…
“Bioprinting” Plant Cells With 3D Printer To Study Cell Function
New research reveals a reproducible way of studying cellular communication among varied types of plant cells by “bioprinting” these cells via a 3D printer. Learning…
No More Needles: Inhalable COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise
North Carolina State University researchers have created an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers have developed an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine that can be administered by the patient…
Captivity Can Turn Fish Into Cannibals
According to recent research, wild fish cannibalism is uncommon. Even though mosquitofish and guppies are known to be cannibalistic in captivity, it is very improbable that…
Noodle-Like Robots Navigate Mazes Without Human or Computer Guidance
Researchers from North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) have developed soft robots that are capable of navigating complex environments, such…
New Polymer Membrane Tech Improves Carbon Capture Efficiency
Scientists have developed a new membrane technology that allows for more efficient removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from mixed gases, such as power plant emissions….
A Hunt Gone Wrong! What Caused This Megalodon Shark’s Massive Toothache?
Did the world’s largest prehistoric shark need an orthodontist, or did it just have a bad lunch? Researchers from North Carolina State University (NCSU) and…
Printable, Self-Assembled Logic Circuits Created From Proteins
In a proof-of-concept study, scientists created self-assembled, protein-based circuits that can perform simple logic functions. The work demonstrates that it is feasible to create stable…
Cockroach Courtship and Mating: Sugar Aversion Hampers Cockroach Coupling
New research from North Carolina State University (NC State) shows the behavioral mechanism behind a sweet cockroach mating ritual that takes a bitter turn, resulting…
Cheaper, Faster New Way To Continuously Produce Amines – Chemical Building Blocks Used in Many Products
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a faster, less expensive technique for producing hindered amines – a class of chemicals used as building…
Will an Imperiled Butterfly Survive Climate Change? It Depends on Shifting Rainfall Patterns
When we think of climate change, we often imagine how a warmer world will impact species, but a new study highlights the importance of changes…
Kirigami Robotic Grippers Are Delicate Enough To Lift Raw Egg Yolks Without Breaking Them
Engineering researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated a new type of flexible, robotic grippers that are able to lift delicate egg yolks without…
Two-Dimensional Hybrid Metal Halide Device Allows Control of Terahertz Radiation
Researchers have utilized two-dimensional hybrid metal halides in a device that allows directional control of terahertz radiation generated by a spintronic scheme. The device has…
Plant Patch Enables Continuous Monitoring for Crop Stress and Diseases
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a patch that plants can “wear” to monitor continuously for plant diseases or other stresses, such as…
3D Kirigami Building Blocks Designed To Make Dynamic Metamaterial Structures
A new approach to producing metamaterials draws on kirigami techniques to make three-dimensional, reconfigurable building blocks that can be used to create complex, dynamic structures….
