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Society: Understanding Human Nature and Behavior

Flooded Futures

July 30, 2025

Flood researchers Antonia Sebastian and Miyuki Hino are reshaping how the Southeast prepares for storms.

Curbing Overdose Deaths

July 29, 2025

Nabarun Dasgupta analyzes street drugs nationwide to uncover dangerous contaminants and prevent overdoses.

Breathing Beyond Barriers

July 24, 2025

Michelle Hernandez is leading asthma research in rural communities across North Carolina to make care and clinical studies more accessible.

Rewiring Recovery

July 22, 2025

Samuel McLean is transforming trauma care for the military community and civilian survivors, proving that early interventions can prevent lifelong suffering.

Coding Compassionate AI

June 24, 2025

Snigdha Chaturvedi is developing AI systems with empathy and social awareness to understand the nuances of human language.

Rethinking AI Responsibility

June 23, 2025

Francesca Tripodi is putting people at the heart of AI — challenging bias, teaching ethics, and shaping a more responsible future for technology.

Predictive Prescriptions

June 19, 2025

Alex Tropsha is part of a multi-million dollar, federally funded project using machine learning to identify new uses for existing drugs.

AI Insights

June 17, 2025

Carolina researchers leverage artificial intelligence across various fields to enhance their studies, build on existing knowledge, and drive discoveries for a brighter future.

RUNC: Tianlong Chen

June 11, 2025

Tianlong Chen creates AI tools to improve biological science and health care.

Rewriting the Prescription

May 27, 2025

Joshua Niznik is blending data and empathy to shift the culture of prescribing medications in older adults — starting with when to stop.