ECU students work to produce new treatments with bioprocess engineering.
Chemistry
Future Fuels
We may not think of it as much when gas is cheap, but there are many economic and environmental reasons to transition away from fossil fuels. See the biofuels reactor that RTI International researchers are using to create gasoline-like hydrocarbon fuels from plant material and the challenges of creating biofuels.
Fatty Acids and Crohn's Disease
New Study Shows Fatty Acids May Help or Hurt Patients with Crohn's Disease
December 4, 2015
Up Close & Coastal
Unveiling baby sharks, swimming with sharks, sea turtle rehab… Enjoy the wonders of the coast as the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island helps us get up close and coastal in this 30-minute special.
Halting Norovirus
Common Metal May Prevent Spread of Stomach Bug
July 10, 2015
The Devil’s Tramping Ground
The Devil's Tramping Ground is a clearing in the Chatham County woods where nothing has grown for as long as anyone can remember. The mysterious lack of plants in the area has inspired the legend that the Devil comes to that spot in the night and paces in a circle while planning how to tear down the hearts of men, trampling all the plants in the process. Scientists have yet to determine exactly why nothing grows there, including soil scientist Rich Hayes, who has run several tests on the soil chemistry of the site.
Reinventing the Toilet
Some might call it the most important chair in the house but for 2.5 billion people around the world, access to safe and sanitary toilets isn’t an option. Researchers at RTI International are reinventing a toilet that is self-sustaining and doesn’t require plumbing or a regular water source, which will benefit the developing world.
Futuristic Fibers
Whether it's making carpet from plastic bottles or protective gear from high strength polymers, science allows North Carolina’s traditional textile industry to create new fibers to meet high tech needs.
Real Dirt About Clay
Since the earliest times, humans have had a close association with clay: in building, in pottery, even in medicine. It’s an important part of North Carolina history. Get the story behind one of North Carolina’s most important materials.
A Tough Nut To Crack
A Tough Nut To Crack
February 6, 2015