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two images show an armadillo standing normally and then rolling into a ball. Another set of two images shows a flat structure with slightly raised edges, and then shows the same structure rolled into a wheel-like shape

May 29, 2026

Armadillos Inspire New Protective Technology for Soft Machines

Researchers have drawn inspiration from armadillos to create a protective structure that responds to external threats by curling into a protective ball to protect electronic devices or other payloads.
Close-up photo of a tomato plant in a farm field

May 29, 2026

Fast-Tracking Agricultural Tech With North Carolina Growers

Every year, up to 40% of global food crops are lost to pests and pathogens. Plant diseases are the largest cause of crop loss, costing growers an excess of $200…
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May 28, 2026

Interns Tackle Ag Challenges With the N.C. PSI Makerspace

NC State’s think-and-do spirit thrives in the N.C. PSI Makerspace, where three next-generation engineers and computer scientists have complemented their coursework with hands-on experience shaping the future of farming.
Ge Yang dressed in a blue lab coat and wearing glasses and purple gloves works in his lab.

May 28, 2026

American Nuclear Society Honors Ge Yang

Yang received the Don Miller Award for improving radiation detection and imaging technologies.
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May 26, 2026

Three Engineering Graduates Among 2026 Miller Fellowship Cohort

Established in 2014, the Miller Fellowship was designed by Tom Miller to bridge the gap between graduation and full-time entrepreneurship.
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May 22, 2026

Second Annual Green-G Conference Explores Intersections Between Biology and Engineering

At an interdisciplinary meeting held May 5-6, NC State researchers from several different departments discussed with invited guests how living systems sense, respond and communicate — and, in turn, how we can translate biological principles into practical concepts for next-generation telecommunications and data management systems.
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May 21, 2026

CCEE’s Richard Kim Wins UNC System’s Highest Faculty Honor

Kim is the 2026 recipient of the UNC System’s O. Max Gardner Award for his contributions to improving roadway infrastructure around the world.
Aerial view of extreme flooding in downtown Marshall, North Carolina.

May 20, 2026

Hurricane Aftermath: Rebuilding Water Infrastructure in North Carolina

Jacqueline MacDonald Gibson, Twisdale Family Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Department Head and professor, led a conference on rebuilding the state’s water and sewer systems after disasters. Speakers discussed lessons learned following the destruction of Hurricane Helene.
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May 20, 2026

Researchers Improve AI’s Ability to Learn New Tasks Without Sacrificing Performance

A new framework allows AI models that have already been trained to learn new tasks without sacrificing performance when performing old tasks.

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