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Jun 11, 2026

El Niño Is Here and Could Tip Earth to a New Record Hot Year

Scientific American
These changes in the ocean temperatures change where heat is pumped into the atmosphere, which in turn causes changes to wind patterns. As an El Niño takes hold in the atmosphere, winds blowing from east to west over the region slacken, says Sarah Larson, an atmospheric scientist at North Carolina State University.

Delftia culture

Jun 4, 2026

Tiny Microbe, Huge Potential – Why Scientists are Studying a Microbe They Found in a Sink

Scientists commonly use bacteria as tiny factories that can produce molecules for uses ranging from drug development to pollution remediation.
Xingcheng Lin

Jun 3, 2026

Physicist Xingcheng Lin Wins NSF CAREER Award

The award is one of the highest honors NSF gives to young faculty in the sciences.
Chris Osburn

Jun 3, 2026

Marine Science Professor Osburn Named Goodnight Distinguished Chair in Sustainability

The professorship reflects NC State’s priority to recruit and retain outstanding senior faculty.
Jenna Holt holds up a rock in the geology lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

Jun 1, 2026

Discover Our Majors: Geology

There’s a whole world out there, and a geology degree can help you explore it. Follow Jenna Holt’s geology journey — and start your own.
NC State gateway at sunset

May 29, 2026

NC State Spinout Company Acquired by Waters Biosciences

NIRvana Sciences, a research-based startup with origins in the lab of professor Jonathan Lindsey, was acquired by the global leading life sciences company in 2025.
The five College of Sciences senior award winners stand together, smiling and wearing their medals.

May 28, 2026

College Honors Graduating Seniors’ Outstanding Achievements

The College of Sciences honored graduating students at the Senior Recognition Event on May 7. 

May 27, 2026

Serving Public a Passion for State Climatologist Jared Bowden

Coastal Review
The Rocky Mount native was recently named director of the North Carolina State Climate Office.
The moon covering the sun, creating a solar eclipse.

May 27, 2026

Study Finds Awe-Inspiring Nature Helps People Connect to Science

When people engage in science activities that involve awe-inspiring natural phenomena they more closely identify with science and feel a greater sense of belonging.

May 26, 2026

Pioneer Graduate Works to Earn Ph.D.

Herald Courier
Julia Brzezicki, a first year at North Carolina State University for her PhD in biology, is now also a recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Student Research Award to Sri Lanka.