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88-Mm Rain Test: Permeable pavement lot sheds no runoff in 88 mm storm; maintenance still key

A comprehensive study conducted by engineers in North Carolina assessed the effectiveness of permeable interlocking concrete pavers for managing stormwater during intense rainfall. Remarkably, no surface runoff was observed during an 88 mm rain event at the Swansboro test site. The findings pointed to the significant role of the underlying…

The Times of India · Oct 7

Carpet Fibres Boost Asphalt: lab mix lifts fracture energy by 85%; field trials still awaited

Innovative research from North Carolina State University reveals that incorporating nylon carpet fibers into asphalt significantly enhances its crack resistance. Testing demonstrated an impressive 85% increase in fracture energy. With carpet waste often posing landfill challenges, this sustainable approach could fortify road surfaces, potentially minimizing repairs and maintenance costs. However,…

The Times of India · Sep 30

This wearable patch will buzz your arm when it detects poisons, and it could one day save your life

A new skin patch can warn you of environmental toxins using a clever system of haptic vibrations.

TechRadar · Aug 18

AI ‘neuron freezing’ offers safety breakthrough

New research offers solution to safety woes with AI models like ChatGPT

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Why Christmas tree farms are turning to drones and AI this year

Christmas tree farms around the world are increasingly turning to drones, artificial intelligence (AI), satellite imaging, and laser scanning to manage their fields more efficiently.

Euronews · Dec 25, 2025

Colts’ hail mary QB Philip Rivers, 44, has 10 kids and is already a grandfather

The former Colts quarterback is being considered to replace Daniel Jones following his season-ending injury

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Nanotyrannus isn't a 'mini T. Rex' after all — it's a new species, 'dueling dinosaurs' fossil reveals

An argument over whether fossils from several small dinosaurs represent a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex or smaller adults of a separate species may finally be settled.

LiveScience · Oct 30, 2025

DNA tech stores data equivalent to thousands of SSDs — all that data tucked away safely in an area the size of a fingernail

A research team from North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University built a 'primordial DNA store and compute engine.'

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 29, 2024

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces his retirement after nearly 15 years in the role

North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson announced his retirement at the university's board of trustees meeting

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

Kirigami computer has high-density memory and doesn't need electricity — researchers demo new mechanical computing design

North Carolina State University researchers have developed an unorthodox computing design that uses the Japanese art of Kirigami.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 27, 2024