The East Coast Whale Die-Offs: Unraveling the Causes
ECE Professor Doug Nowacek helps explain why seismic exploration by offshore wind companies might or might not be to blame for a recent spate of humpback strandings off New York and New Jersey.
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The Winners Of The 2023 Wolf Prize Are Announced
Mathematics/ECE Professor Ingrid Daubechies won the 2023 Wolf Price in Mathematics for her work in wavelet theory and applied harmonic analysis.
How Dangerous Is AI? Regulate It Before It’s Too Late
ECE/CS Professor Cynthia Rudin pens an op-ed warning of the dangers of continuing to let profit-seeking companies use AI indiscriminately and without regulation across a myriad of platforms in society.
An Interview with Professor Ingrid Daubechies
Math/ECE Professor Ingrid Daubechies talks about what inspired her to pursue mathematics, how a diverse background allows her to make seemingly obscure connections and how her mathematical skills can be applied to fine art.
‘Consciousness’ in Robots Was Once Taboo. Now It’s the Last Word
Boyuan Chen
Computer Science Has a Racism Problem: These Researchers Want to Fix It
ECE Professor Shaundra Daily is featured for the programs she has created and efforts she has pursued to change the student environment to encourage broader participation.
Quantinuum Is On A Roll – 17 Significant Quantum Computing Achievements In 12 Months
ECE Professor Chris Monroe co-authors a string of papers solving problems for linear quantum charged-coupled devices.
In Race Toward Quantum Computing, North Carolina Takes Center Stage
The Duke Quantum Center is helping to put the Triangle on the national quantum computing map.
The Strange World and Weird Science of Real Invisibility Suits
An article depicting how metamaterial technology first developed by ECE Professor David Smith could someday lead to true invisibility suits.
‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Is a Mystery. These Researchers Are Solving It.
ECE Professor Steve Cummer is helping to crack the mystery of the phenomenon behind a massive electrical discharge that rose 50 miles into space.
Stranger Than Fiction: Using Electronic Tattoos To Monitor Health
ECE Professor Aaron Franklin describes how nanotechnology can revolutionize health care through the use of electronic temporary tattoos that monitor and treat patients.