Technology -

Chapel Hill-based research company Rho moves to Research Triangle Park

By Karlton Tate | November 3

Chapel Hill-based research company Rho is moving its headquarters to Research Triangle Park.

Tech companies look to universities for talent in artificial intelligence

By Keely Hendricks | October 31

Tech companies are pursuing artificial intelligence projects more than ever, and they’re looking at universities to recruit their new talent.

Despite high poverty rate, Orange County holds highest per capita income in the state

By Lauren Talley | October 23

Orange County has the highest per capita income in North Carolina according to the 2017 State of the Community report put together by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro ...

New study finds skin pigmentation gene is shared across the globe

By Lilli Mercho | October 17

The first large-scale study of the genetics of skin color in Africans was published in the journal Science on Oct. 12 — identifying new regions of the ...

UNC ITS tells you how to care for your computer

By Kayli Watson | October 16

Staff writer Kayli Watson spoke with Peter Bolish, manager of the UNC Computer Care Center, Carlos Brandon, team lead at the UNC Walk-in Service Desk ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.