AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWearable Tech: NC State researchers developed EpiPad, which uses radar to turn the forearm beside a smartwatch into a trackpad for scrolling, zooming and other gestures. Crop Innovation: A new NC State-developed fabric shielded strawberries from insects and lifted yields as much as 3.56 times in field trials, with potential to cut pesticide and water use. Advanced Materials: Mars Materials and NC State say they demonstrated a way to turn captured industrial emissions into a carbon-fiber precursor using standard equipment, potentially reducing U.S. reliance on imports. Biotech: Morrisville-based iORGANBIO is partnering with Mitsui Chemicals to advance AI- and robotics-assisted production of human cells and organoids for drug discovery and regenerative medicine. PFAS Cleanup: North Carolina regulators directed Chemours to address shortcomings in its plans to clean up PFAS contamination. Marine Science: UNCW researchers are asking the public to report manatee sightings as cold water raises risks for animals lingering off the North Carolina coast.
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