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New Material Could Change the Way Electronic Devices Interface with Living Tissues
A new material called OXene could change the way electronic devices interface with living tissues, according to the PNAS paper “Symmetry Engineering in 2D Bioelectronics Facilitating Augmented Biosensing Interfaces.”
Uredo Agada’s “stop-out” year allowed her to research the Nigerian Civil War through oral histories
The Carolina junior used skills from the Southern Oral History Program’s internship course and other UNC-Chapel Hill classes to record original primary sources.
Defects in a semiconductor material open new pathways for renewable energy innovation
A puzzling phenomenon — the role of shallow traps in perovskite solar cells — has sparked curiosity and debate among scientists. A recent department of applied physical sciences study, published in Joule, has revealed new insights into these traps, reshaping our understanding of their influence on solar cell performance.
32 Carolina faculty named ‘highly cited researchers’
Clarivate’s 2024 international list of trailblazers among peers includes scholars from across the University, including the College of Arts and Sciences.
UNC startup redefining mental health treatment with eye-tracking technology
The heart of the project is its potential clinical impact — empowering clinicians and patients with tools to understand mental health in ways previously unimaginable.
Graduate student discovers youngest transiting planet ever
Identified by Carolina astronomer Madyson Barber, the “baby” planet is 3 million years old and roughly the size of Jupiter.
A tool for healing
Senior Violeta Gonzalez Toro was inspired by a transformative literature class to research how veterans might use reading as a path for healing after military experiences.