Thursday - December 26, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Thursday December 05, 2024 ( 2 items )  

N.C. State: Manta Rays Inspire the Fastest Swimming Soft Robot Yet
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: A team of researchers has beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot, drawing inspiration from manta rays to improve their ability to control the robot's movement in the water. "Two years ago, we demonstrated an aquatic soft robot that was able to reach average speeds of 3.74 body lengths per second," says Jie Yin, corresponding author of a paper on the work and an asso  more

William Peace University: Pacers Esports - Resilience, Growth, and Leadership Drive Rocket League, Overwatch, and Smash Teams
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 5 -- William Peace University issued the following news: The William Peace University Esports program continues to grow and evolve, with each team reflecting a commitment to resilience and improvement. From Rocket League's postseason run to Overwatch's determination through adversity and Smash's highly anticipated return to the NACE league, the Pacers are pushing boundaries and laying the groundwork for future success. With dedicated captains like Hernan "Herbanian  more