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Astronaut Christina Koch gives a press conference

Feb 13, 2020

Climbing Into Space

Of the many things NASA astronaut Christina Koch learned while earning three degrees at NC State, one of the most useful was her first foray onto the rock climbing wall at Carmichael Gymnasium.

Feb 12, 2020

New Discovery: Madagascar’s Bizarre Aye-Aye Has Six Fingers on Each Hand

The Conversation
NC State researchers were surprised to discover a new “pseudothumb”, with its own fingerprint, while examining aye-aye bone structures.

Feb 12, 2020

Could Solar Panels Make Greenhouses Energy-Neutral?

Modern Farmer
A new study from NC State University finds that next-generation solar panels might hold the key to solving the energy problem of keeping greenhouses at a preferred temperature.
diagram of a greenhouse with translucent solar panels on the roof.

Feb 11, 2020

Next Generation of Greenhouses May Be Fully Solar Powered

Many greenhouses could become energy neutral by using see-through solar panels to harvest energy.

Feb 11, 2020

You Asked: Is Perfume Bad for Me?

TIME
“Anything that gives perfume an odor is very likely going to be an allergen,” says biologist Heather Patisaul. She investigates the effects of environmental exposures to human development. “The truth is, we’re only beginning to understand how these chemicals disrupt the body.”

Micrograph of a flower

Feb 11, 2020

Dear NC State: Show Us Your Awesome Research

NC State is calling for students, faculty and staff to take part in the Envisioning Research image contest.
Fishing boats on the Cape Fear River

Feb 7, 2020

High Levels of PFAS Affect Immune, Liver Functions in Cape Fear River Striped Bass

Researchers have found elevated levels of 11 per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in the blood of Cape Fear River striped bass.
Christina Koch is helped out of a landing capsule

Feb 6, 2020

Alumna Astronaut Koch Returns to Earth

Look back on some of the highlights of Christina Koch's 11-month International Space Station mission.
Len Stefanski

Feb 6, 2020

Stefanski Named Chair of AAAS Statistics Section

Leonard Stefanski, head of NC State's Department of Statistics, was elected to a leadership role in the prestigious science organization.

Feb 5, 2020

Welcome Home! NC Astronaut Christina Koch Returns to Earth

WRAL
Astronaut and NC State alumni, Christina Koch has returned home to Earth after 328 days living on the International Space Station.