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NC politicians among top recipients of NRA funding

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | October 8

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., and U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., are among the top four recipients of funding from the National Rifle Association, ...

Research Roundup: Studies you need to hear about

By Suzanne Blake | October 3

Innovation is alive and well in the research endeavors by UNC professors. From a skin patch that dissolves fat, a rapid diagnostic test for malaria that ...

New company could bring jobs to the Triangle

By Tallman Boyd | October 2

Infosys will open its North Carolina Technology and Innovation Hub, which plans to hire 2,000 Americans workers by 2021, in Raleigh — giving career ...

WCU's distance learning enrollment grows despite period of decreasing online enrollment

By Luke Schrager | September 28

As Western Carolina University finalizes its online enrollment for this coming year, the school's online distance learning program is expected to grow ...

Tillis op-ed promotes NC tax reform as a model for federal action

By Blake Weaver | September 24

As Congress works to overhaul the United States tax system, one local leader hopes to use North Carolina as an example.

Chemistry professor receives 22nd Heinz Award

By Danielle Bush | September 21

Joseph DeSimone, a chemistry professor at UNC and chemical engineering professor at North Carolina State University, received the 22nd Heinz Award in ...

A UNC student lights a joint filled with marijuana as part of a photo illustration. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, co-sponsored a bill that would legalize medical marijuana.

Republicans and Democrats come together to sponsor new medical marijuana bill

By Michael Meeks | September 20

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, along with four other Republican and Democratic senators, co-sponsored the Marijuana Effective Drug Study Act of 2017. ...

Is nail polish the new cigarettes? Study finds chemical in nail polish can cause infertility

By Keely Hendricks | September 13

Nail polish and other household objects could be causing fertility problems, according to a new Duke University and Harvard University study.

Could Amazon be coming to the Triangle?

By Olivia Slagle | September 12

Amazon announced Thursday that it will be building a new headquarters in a U.S. metropolitan area.

Students create online syllabus organizer

By Nic Rardin | August 22

Getting organized at the start of the semester can be tough, but a small team of UNC students has developed a new web tool to group all of your assignments ...

Joe DeSimone, a UNC chemistry professor, is on leave for one year to be CEO of a 3D printing company that has partnered with Adidas to 3d print shoes. Photo courtesy of Joe DeSimone.

Q&A with professor Joe DeSimone on Carbon company and 3-D printing

By Lorcan Farrell | April 17

Chemistry professor Joe DeSimone is currently on leave from UNC to act as CEO at the company he co-founded, Carbon. Carbon uses Continuous Liquid Interface ...

Research roundup for April 11, 2017

By Aaron Redus , Acy Jackson and Sofia Edelman | April 11

Researchers in the UNC School of Medicine have linked an orphan receptor with opioid-induced itching.

Amanda Henley stands in front of Davis Library's Liquid Galaxy, with the city of Chapel Hill pictured.

Q&A with head of digital research services Amanda Henley

By Myah Ward | April 6

Amanda Henley is the head of digital research services in Davis Library. She assists students with their research and technology needs.

Report: North Carolina ranks No. 1 for number of women employed in tech

By Kylie Marshall | February 13

North Carolina ranked first among states for employment of women in the technology sector, according to the 2017 North Carolina State of Technology Industry ...

Sen. Thom Tillis calls for bipartisan cooperation in U.S. Congress

By Luke Bollinger | January 24

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., called for Republicans to reach across the aisle to work toward meaningful solutions rather than mistakenly assuming there was ...

NC State Collaborates with Intel on Computer Chip Design

By Parker Marshall | September 19

Researchers at North Carolina State University recently collaborated with Intel Corporation to develop a new computer chip design that improves upon the ...

County ban may be placed on e-cigarettes for indoor areas of bars, restaurants

By Alexis Hinnant | April 21

As advised by the Orange County Health Department, Orange County is likely to place a ban on e-cigarettes.

All-female hackathon aim towards creating an encouraging environment for women of all skill levels to pursue their interests in technology.

Pearl Hacks holds a Sponsor Fair from 11AM to 1PM at the lower lobby in Sitterson Hall on Apr.2.

Women STEM majors foresee a different kind of post-grad stress

By Morgan Vickers | April 12

For female STEM majors, the post-grad stress is more than just finding a job immediately after graduation. Few women reach high-ranking positions in the ...

UNC researchers develop safer nuclear waste storage

By Alexis Bell | April 5

Researchers from UNC plan to take their safer way of storing nuclear waste to a larger scale.

Study: HIV awareness surges in response to Charlie Sheen

By Nic Rardin | March 8

Researchers from several different universities, including San Diego State University and UNC, came together to study what they call the “Charlie Sheen ...