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Jan 30, 2014

Antibiotic ‘smart bomb’ can target specific strains of bacteria

Researchers from NC State University have developed a de facto antibiotic “smart bomb” that can identify specific strains of bacteria and sever their DNA, eliminating the infection. The technique offers a potential approach to treat infections by multi-drug resistant bacteria. 

Jan 28, 2014

NC State Moves Up to 4th Place on Top 10 Best-Value List

North Carolina State University received more accolades for providing a quality education at an affordable price today as the university ranked fourth in the “Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges for 2014,” released by The Princeton Review. 

Jan 27, 2014

New technique targets specific areas of cancer cells with different drugs

Researchers at NC State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have developed a technique for creating nanoparticles that carry two different cancer-killing drugs into the body and deliver those drugs to separate parts of the cancer cell where they will be most effective. 

Jan 24, 2014

Engineering student delivers remarks to fall 2013 graduates

Recent engineering graduate Ryan Coble had to write an essay, submit references and present a mock speech before being selected to deliver remarks to his fellow graduates during the fall 2013 commencement ceremony at North Carolina State University. Coble, who spoke at Raleigh’s PNC Arena on Dec. 18, said being chosen was worth the trouble. 

Jan 23, 2014

New microscopy technique improves imaging at the atomic scale

When capturing images at the atomic scale, even tiny movements of the sample can result in skewed or distorted images. Now microscopy researchers at NC State have developed a new technique that accounts for that movement and eliminates the distortion from the finished product. 

Jan 22, 2014

Oh say, can she sing

Engineering student Meredith Richardson got to sin the national anthem for President Barack Obama during his visit to NC State’s campus. 

Jan 22, 2014

Atomic-scale catalysts may produce cheap hydrogen

Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown that a one-atom thick film of molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) may work as an effective catalyst for creating hydrogen. The work opens a new door for the production of cheap hydrogen. 

Jan 21, 2014

Study: Electric drive vehicles have little impact on U.S. pollutant emissions

A new study from North Carolina State University indicates that even a sharp increase in the use of electric drive passenger vehicles (EDVs) by 2050 would not significantly reduce emissions of high-profile air pollutants carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxides. 

Jan 17, 2014

Engineering dean talks collaboration at cleantech group’s gathering

The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University benefits greatly from its position in the Research Triangle, Dean Louis Martin-Vega told an audience at the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster’s inaugural annual meeting.