Reducing energy required to convert CO2 waste into valuable resources

Surplus industrial carbon dioxide creates an opportunity to convert waste into a valuable commodity. Excess CO2…

Researchers outline how humans reduce uncertainty in social situations

Do my friends find me funny? Am I making a good impression during this job interview?…

Sand tiger sharks return to shipwrecks off N.C. coast

Photos taken months, and in some cases years, apart by scuba divers show female sand tiger…

Island lizards are expert sunbathers, and researchers find it’s slowing their evolution

If you've ever spent some time in the Caribbean, you might have noticed that humans are…

Better labor practices could improve archaeological output

Archaeological excavation has, historically, operated in a very hierarchical structure, according to archaeologist Allison Mickel. The…

Was the restaurant really that bad—or was it just the rain?

There are a few things that will result in poor customer reviews of a restaurant: bad…

Theory meets application: Machine learning techniques for geothermal exploration

When Jing Yang, assistant professor of electrical engineering, began looking for practical applications to her machine…

Mixing grass varieties may reduce insect infestations in lawns

A simple change in the choice of grass varieties for many lawns in the United States…

Island lizards are expert sunbathers, and researchers find it’s slowing their evolution

If you've ever spent some time in the Caribbean, you might have noticed that humans are…

Sand tiger sharks return to shipwrecks off N.C. coast

A study reveals shipwrecks off North Carolina's coast are important habitats for sand tiger sharks, whose…