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Mar 17, 2021

Study Finds Plants Would Grow Well in Solar Cell Greenhouses

New research finds you can definitely grow plants (and make electricity) in a greenhouse made of see-through solar panels.
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Mar 17, 2021

When Volcanoes Go Metal

What would a volcano and its lava flow look like on a planetary body made primarily of metal?
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Mar 15, 2021

Podcast: Plastics, BPA and Phthalates

Neuroendocrinologist Heather Patisaul speaks with NC State's Audio Abstract podcast about how chemicals found in plastics can affect brain and reproductive system development.
Alice Lee

Mar 10, 2021

Applying Written Communication Skills in Biological Sciences

Alice Lee, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, explains the importance of writing skills for students in biological sciences.
Jack Featherstone in his home lab

Mar 10, 2021

Spotlight on Our Students: Jack Featherstone

The University Honors and Scholars Program interviewed physics undergraduate Jack Featherstone about his research in granular physics principles in exotic environments — most of which he has conducted at home in his basement.

Mar 2, 2021

NCSU Researchers Identify Self-Sterilizing Polymers Effective in Killing Novel Coronavirus

ABC 11
“So far, we have not encountered any viruses or bacteria that have been able to survive,” explained Rich Spontak, a distinguished NCSU professor in both chemical and biomolecular engineering, and a professor of material sciences and engineering. “Which is promising in that as other types of infectious microbes, start to rear their ugly heads, this material, could be available to help mitigate the spread of those types of pathogens.”

Mar 2, 2021

New Study Shows the Gulf Stream Could be Changing

PBS North Carolina
“While the evidence isn’t direct, the proxies are strong enough that when taken together it is clear the current is changing and that is a worry,” said Ruoying He, Leader of the Ocean Observing and Modeling Group and a Professor in the Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University.

Smiling students interact with a colorful scientific demonstration at the College Connections fair

Mar 2, 2021

Moving Toward a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive College

By combining strong existing programs with bold new diversity efforts, the college is working hard to create a welcoming environment for all.
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Mar 1, 2021

From the Departments

Catch up on the latest news from our academic departments.

Feb 26, 2021

What Underwater Sounds Can Tell us About the State of Coral Reefs

Popular Science
“When you have a bunch of little damselfish next to each other, they’re very territorial,” says Kayelyn Simmons, a PhD candidate at North Carolina State University. “So they do these like little pops and chirps. And it’s basically to tell another critter to get away from my home.” A new study led by Simmons and published on February 24 in the open-access journal PLOS One, examines the aural impacts of Hurricane Irma on a coral reef habitat in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The team, which also included NC State University professors David Eggleston and DelWayne Bohnenstiehl, found only subtle changes in the sounds of some reef-dwellers, suggesting the ecosystem may have returned to business as usual following the storm.