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Chip breakthrough: NCSU researchers improve performance 20%

The team develops a technology that enables graphics processing units and central processing units to collaborate on a single chip. On current chips mounting GPUs and CPUs operate separately.

'Investing in Gen Z' is Emerging Issues Forum theme

Through Monday and Tuesday, panelists and speakers will be discussing, debating the 'Gen Z' - youths born between 1990-2000 and the issues they face today as well as tomorrow.

Who is Gen Z?

Red Hat co-founder, Lulu CEO donates $250,000 to NCSU 'eGames' competition

Bob Young will back the business startup competition over the next five years. NCSU will call the program "The Lulu eGames."

The Lulu eGames

North Carolina's economic 'index' declines in December

However, N.C. State economist Dr. Michael Walden, who compiles the report, says the outlook for 2002 is a "continuing, slow improving state economy."

Tracking NC's economy

Durham firm seeks $4M to launch open-heart surgical device

Physcient's technology was originally developed at North Carolina State University. Researchers there were researching surgical instruments that would cause less trauma to patients. Physcient was founded in 2007 to further develop the research.

The Assauge

Biotech Center awards $1 million in grants for university research

Scientists at NCSU, East Carolina and UNC-Wilmington receive $250,000 to fund work toward federal grant applications.

New dye from NCSU raises solar-cell efficiency

A new "sensitizer" developed at N.C. State University collects more ambient and solar light energy than anything on the market now for use in dye-sensitized solar cells.

Opinion: New life sciences cluster report presents skewed view of RTP's activities

The Triangle is outstanding for life sciences whether reports on U.S. markets score it first, last or in the middle.

Day 11: MCNC's 12 Days of Broadband is NCEdCloud

On the 11th day, MCNC highlights the state's new cloud infrastructure program driven out of the state's federal Race to the Top award.

You decide: Should you buy local?

Opinion: There's a movement afoot to encourage us to buy local, but that has some flaws as well as benefits. Consumers need to decide.

Tar Heel Traveler profiles NCSU semiconductor pioneer

Jay Baliga, a professor who invented a semiconductor chip that has transformed society, seemed born for engineering greatness. He recently was honored for his achievements with a National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

Some Android smartphones vulnerable to hackers, NCSU warns

Researchers at NCSU say several phones running on the Android operating system are "more vulnerable" to hackers due to some pre-loaded user friendly applications. Among them are three from HTC.

In grand pursuit of economic growth, consensus proves elusive

Opinion: Clearly, the economy is the primary issue in the country. Yet there doesn't seem to be agreement on solutions to our economic problems. Part of the reason is that consensus on solutions doesn't exist among economists.

Raleigh, NCSU partner to pursue 'Innovation Center' for capital city

A "summit" is set for January at which the city, university and other partners will seek input to develop a "unified vision" for the pursuit of innovation and entrepreneurship.

NCSU lands $1.5M grant from Intel to develop a 3D-based chip

N.C. State Researchers aim to develop a three-dimensional chip structure with the goal of boosting energy efficiency. They aim to have a prototype by 2014.