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Graduate student discovers youngest transiting planet ever
November 21, 2024
Identified by Carolina astronomer Madyson Barber, the “baby” planet is 3 million years old and roughly the size of Jupiter.
Rooted: Sreedhari Desai
November 13, 2024
Sreedhari Desai is an associate professor and a Crist W. Blackwell Scholar in the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. She has been contributing to research at Carolina for 13 years.
Carolina startup is redefining mental health treatment with eye-tracking technology
November 12, 2024
The groundbreaking innovation, known as “ocular photometry,” can monitor multiple arousal metrics in real time. Inspired by pulse oximetry, which measures oxygen levels with light, the team has adapted the concept to track multiple physiological signals through the eye.
Galapagos Day event inspires research and engagement
November 12, 2024
UNC Center for Galapagos Studies and the Galapagos Science Center recently hosted its first Galapagos Day. The event focused on building healthy ecosystems on a changing planet, and brought together global researchers, students, and staff from Carolina, the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, NC State University, and the Galapagos Science Center.
How damaged brains recover
November 12, 2024
Innovative neuroscience research led by Adam Hantman and Ian Shih has the potential to improve outcomes for people with brain damage.
Carolina researchers awarded $11M to strengthen physician and dental training programs in underserved areas
November 11, 2024
The Health Resources and Services Administration funding will expand existing UNC-Chapel Hill initiatives that support the development of residency programs to improve North Carolinians’ access to health care.
Robotics work heralds ‘discovery factories’
November 7, 2024
Carolina scientists define lab automation and create AI that enables a robot to work beside humans.
Royal Caribbean gift will support Carolina’s Galapagos programs
November 5, 2024
The $600,000 will help fund citizen science projects and create more student field experiences.
Innovate Carolina gets an update from UNC-Chapel Hill startup co-founder
November 1, 2024
CEO and co-founder Kevin Causey discusses the latest on Predictive, a company using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to understand how pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and personal care products affect people.
Uncovering Bourbon virus infections in North Carolina
November 1, 2024
New research has uncovered evidence of a tick-borne infection called Bourbon virus in North Carolina. Carried by the lone star tick, Bourbon virus was previously thought to be rare but may prove to be more common with improved diagnostics and surveillance.