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Nov 27, 2024

AI Can Produce Weather Forecasts Quickly but Faces Challenges

WRAL
Gary Lackmann, head of the North Carolina State University Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, says that while AI models are pretty good at predicting large-scale weather patterns and hurricane tracks, they struggle with smaller, high-impact systems.

Nov 19, 2024

Methane From Tropical Wetlands Is Surging, Putting Climate Plans in Peril

The Weather Network
A massive surge in wetlands methane — unaccounted for by national emissions plans and undercounted in scientific models — could raise the pressure on governments to make deeper cuts from their fossil fuel and agriculture industries, according to researchers. For countries trying to tackle climate change, “this has major implications when planning for methane and carbon dioxide emissions cuts,” said Zhen Qu, an atmospheric chemist at North Carolina State University.

Nov 18, 2024

Methane From Tropical Wetlands Is Surging, Threatening Climate Plans

Reuters
For countries trying to tackle climate change, “this has major implications when planning for methane and carbon dioxide emissions cuts,” said Zhen Qu, an atmospheric chemist at North Carolina State University who led the study on La Nina impacts.

Nov 18, 2024

Statistician Herle McGowan Named Associate Dean for Administration

McGowan will be responsible for college operations, faculty affairs and resource management.

Nov 15, 2024

How Hurricane Helene Sprawled Record Landslides in NC

PBS NC
After several days of rain had already fallen on the region, Hurricane Helene dumped almost two feet of rain on Western North Carolina. The combination of rain, soil and rock types, and steep slopes generated nearly 1500 landslides. Geologists and engineers explain what happened and what rebuilding afterward looks like.

Nov 11, 2024

College Honors Alumni, Student Achievements With 2024 Awards

The College of Sciences has recognized four alumni and two students for their outstanding achievements and contributions.

Nov 7, 2024

Remembering Bill Grant

William Cullen “Bill” Grant, who taught biological sciences at NC State, died on Oct. 13, 2024, at the age of 80. 

Nov 6, 2024

The Fastest Backflips on Earth

PBS NC
“When globular springtails jump, they don’t just leap up and down, they flip through the air—it’s the closest you can get to a Sonic the Hedgehog jump in real life,” said Adrian Smith in an NC State press release.

Nov 4, 2024

PFAS Blood Levels Decline in Wilmington-area Residents After Water Cleanup

Environmental Health News
North Carolina State University’s GenX Exposure Study found that PFAS levels in blood samples from Lower Cape Fear region residents fell by up to 32% between 2020 and 2023.

Nov 1, 2024

Vice Dean at Da Nang University in Vietnam Visits Chemistry Department at NC State

During the visit, he presented a seminar and discussed possible collaborations.