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Soft Tissue Shows Jurassic Ichthyosaur Was Warm-Blooded, Had Blubber and Camouflage

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A map of the coast of North Carolina indicating organic matter washed into Pamlico Sound by Hurricane Matthew. Credit: NASA Terra/MODIS visualized using Zoom Earth

Apr 9, 2019

When Storms Turn Carbon Sinks Into Carbon Sources: A Q&A With Chris Osburn

What effect do hurricanes have on the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere? Chris Osburn answers our questions.
Artist’s depiction of a moon base with a view of Earth in the distance. Pavel Chagochkin/Shutterstock.com

Mar 5, 2019

Mining the Moon

Utilizing the moon's resources could help make solar system exploration more economical.
Moros intrepidus. Credit: Jorge Gonzalez

Feb 21, 2019

New Species of Tiny Tyrannosaur Foreshadows Rise of T. Rex

A team led by an NC State paleontologist discovered a new tiny tyrannosaur that paved the way for T. rex to rule.
Undersea oyster sanctuary photo

Feb 11, 2019

Tool Identifies Locations for Reestablishing Oyster Beds That Maximize Their Ecological Benefits

The tool could help with water filtration from oyster reefs and inform restoration of other sensitive coastal habitats.
Illustration of Anchiornis huxleyi

Jan 28, 2019

Molecular Analysis of Anchiornis Feather Gives Clues to Origin of Flight

Molecular analysis of a fossil feather could help scientists understand when dinosaur feathers developed capacity for flight.
NC State Belltower lit red at night with the Hillsborough Street traffic circle in the foreground

Jan 24, 2019

NC State Researchers to Invite Fayetteville-Area Residents for GenX, PFAS Study

NC State’s GenX Exposure Study will study Fayetteville residents' water, blood and urine for the presence of certain chemical substances.
Illustration of a Galagadon shark swimming in ocean water

Jan 22, 2019

Ancient Carpet Shark Discovered With ‘Spaceship-Shaped’ Teeth

A newly discovered small, prehistoric shark with spaceship-shaped teeth takes its name from the video game Galaga.
E.coli under a microscope

Jan 16, 2019

Researchers Create ‘Shortcut’ to Terpene Biosynthesis in E. coli

NC State chemists have created a better enzymatic pathway for producing terpenes — molecules useful in everything from cancer drugs to biofuels — in E. coli.
Alumni Gateway near sunset

Jan 8, 2019

Using Economic Theory to Address Funding Scarcity: A Q&A With Kevin Gross

Statistician Kevin Gross discusses how the "theory of contests" might improve the current research funding model.
Illustration of a Stenopterygius ichthyosaur

Dec 5, 2018

Soft Tissue Shows Jurassic Ichthyosaur Was Warm-Blooded, Had Blubber and Camouflage

Research published in Nature describes what soft-tissue analysis reveals about an ancient, dolphin-like marine reptile.