A technological advance in medical and dental imaging promises to improve diagnostic accuracy while minimizing patient exposure to radiation, according to a research article in the Nature journal Communications Engineering.  In the article, “Volumetric Computed Tomography with Carbon Nanotube X-Ray … Read more

Researchers have developed a model for how specialized proteins called septins can bind to and organize on cell membranes, according to a paper co-authored by an Applied Physical Sciences professor and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of … Read more

Students who use tools, technology and special techniques to turn their ideas into creations will display their projects at Carolina’s Fall BeAM MakerFest on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Frank Porter Graham Great Hall of … Read more

Researchers in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences have received a $20,000 UNC Idea Seed Grant to investigate methods for disrupting deadly panics in large gatherings based on their understanding of collective behavior. “Are there ways we can model interventions … Read more

For all the progress made in aircraft design, the technology that has offered the best route to advancing aircraft range while also reducing fuel consumption is one of civilization’s most ancient arts—ceramics. As part of a prestigious 2023 summer internship … Read more

Solar cells would increase in efficiency and durability if specialized chemicals were used in their manufacture, according to a paper published by a Department of Applied Physical Sciences professor and his colleagues in Nature Energy. In the peer-reviewed article, “Ammonium … Read more

Upon the conclusion of his first year as chair of the department of applied physical sciences (APS), Theo Dingemans reflects proudly on the achievements and progress of APS while looking ahead to new developments on the horizon. In exciting news, … Read more

“URSkilled” workshops promote research skills, entrepreneurial mindset As Carolina ramps up the number of undergraduates participating in research, URSkilled at Carolina develops undergraduate students’ research skills and prepares them to be effective researchers with an entrepreneurial mindset. URSkilled is part … Read more