Wake Forest is part of DAWN, a multinational study recruiting 13,000 Black, Hispanic and African participants to study genetic and biomarker drivers of Alzheimer’s disparities.

3D imaging and AI of fossil beaks suggest finned octopuses up to about 62 feet long once patrolled Cretaceous seas. The jaws show heavy wear consistent with crushing hard prey.

The FBI's IC3 warns foreign-developed apps can access contacts and other device data — even for people who never installed the app. Experts and local outlets name Temu, CapCut and SHEIN as examples.

Charlotte‑based Lucid Bots raised $20M and is evaluating additional manufacturing space as orders surge for its Sherpa cleaning drones and Lavo pressure‑washing robots.

Surgeon‑founded Axolo Health rolled out a gaze‑controlled VR therapy with FDA Class II registration, and early clinic tests in Charlotte show promising results against phantom limb pain.

Families and public records say a Mooresville bariatric surgeon faced multiple wrongful‑death settlements while continuing to operate; relatives want answers from hospitals and the state board.

North Carolina hit No. 1 for tech job growth as Charlotte added roughly 37,000 jobs and digital roles spread into smaller metros. Policymakers say training and infrastructure will determine whether the momentum lasts.

Charlotte insurtech ManageMy raised $45M and plans to double its local team, ramping AI and product hires across engineering and customer success.

The Cabarrus County Library System has launched a new mobile app to enhance access to its services, allowing for account management, digital checkouts, location services, and more.

The new Energy Saver North Carolina program in Charlotte offers rebates for home efficiency and appliance electrification to help residents save on energy bills.

Charlotte jumped to fourth in the Digital Cities Survey, led by its I&T department's focus on community-oriented technology, like the Vision Zero Dashboard, and aims even higher next year.

European AI company DBR77 expands to Charlotte, aiming to revolutionize American manufacturing by integrating artificial intelligence, with plans to open its first U.S. office there in October.

Union County's IT department ranked seventh in the 2025 Digital Counties Survey, marking their seventh consecutive year of recognition for digital innovation among mid-sized U.S. counties.