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Research could pave the way to flexible-yet-durable materials that help cut down on microplastic pollution from things like the wear and tear of car tires.
February 4, 2025Biomedical engineering professor Cameron McIntyre’s research allows doctors to see a patient’s brain in three dimensions. Using this hologram, neurosurgeons can perform complex surgeries to alleviate the tremors associated with Parkinson’s disorder and...
January 23, 2025Robots excel at repetitive tasks like manufacturing but face challenges in adaptability and social intelligence. Boyuan Chen, director of Duke’s General Robotics Lab and assistant professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Ma...
January 22, 2025DURHAM, N.C. -- A few things come to mind when we imagine the “alpha male” type. They’re the ones calling the shots, who get all the girls. But there’s a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha stud -- at least if you’re a baboon.Studies show tha...