Natural Sciences & Mathematics
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The Lifecycle of a River
Julianne Davis writes about her last two field seasons in Alaska, waiting for river ice to break to study sediment shifts during springtime.
Exploring Chemical Methods to Overcome Renewable Energy’s Biggest Challenge
An assistant professor of chemistry and a team of students are developing advanced electrode materials that can efficiently store energy generated from solar and wind sources.
Breakthrough Membrane Technology Could Make Dialysis Portable
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill is developing a membrane technology that has the potential to significantly miniaturize dialysis equipment to provide convenient and effective treatment for millions of patients worldwide.
Using AI, researchers launch database to predict cancer DNA anomalies
Scientists in UNC’s department of chemistry are focusing on extrachromosomal DNA to address a significant gap in cancer research.
Meet a Tar Heel: Julianne Davis, geological sciences researcher
Doctoral student Julianne Davis studies the movement of mud and sand through subarctic rivers and lakes, including water systems in Alberta, Canada, and interior Alaska.
Meet a Tar Heel: Conor Kerr, undergraduate sport statistician
Kerr founded the Sports Analysis Intelligence Laboratory to connect undergraduate students with a passion for statistics with opportunities through Carolina Athletics.
Tar Heels first to check satellite data on small rivers
The first-year students’ measurements of a California river revealed new capabilities of NASA’s topography satellite.