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Can We Trust AI? Global Research Team Offers Framework for Tackling this Question

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Dec 3, 2025

Do Bugs Fly in the Windows of High-Rise Apartments?

How high does an apartment need to be above ground level before insects stop flying into your home? 
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Dec 2, 2025

Why Does Cinnamon Taste Hot? And Why Does Mint Taste Cold?

And while we're at it, why does soda fizz more when you put ice in the glass? 
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Dec 1, 2025

Why Researchers Are Studying Lipid Levels in Chimpanzee Blood

The research holds value for zoos, wildlife conservation and – maybe – human health. 
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Nov 26, 2025

The North Carolina Christmas Tree Industry is Still Going Strong

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes Christmas tree shopping. With tariffs and extreme weather putting pressure on local growers and overseas importers alike, many shoppers are wondering what to expect when buying a tree this year. In the mountains of North Carolina, where Christmas trees are grown, Hurricane Helene brought devastating… 
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Nov 20, 2025

Paschalis Gkoupidenis Wins Sherwin I. Seligsohn Innovation Award

Gkoupidenis received the distinction for his pioneering work in developing organic brain-inspired electronics. 
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Nov 19, 2025

How a New Modeling Method Could Make Energy Systems More Efficient – Even in an Uncertain Future

The new method helps policymakers determine which parts of an energy system have the biggest impact and merit extra attention. 
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Nov 7, 2025

Will Tariffs Impact Your Holiday Shopping?

The holiday season is ramping up and shopping lists are getting longer by the day, but many of us are wondering how recently imposed tariffs could affect our holiday plans. To get answers, we sat down with Rob Handfield, Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State.  The Abstract: Could… 

Oct 10, 2025

Responsible Microbiome Engineering in Everyday Spaces

NC State researchers are partnering with communities to ensure microbiome innovations serve society’s needs. 

Oct 6, 2025

Setting Health Standards for Sharks

How do veterinarians know what the health standards are for sharks? 
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Sep 22, 2025

The Bears’ Fall Feast

Autumn acorns can be a game-changer for bears -- and the mountain ecosystems they call home. 
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Sep 19, 2025

NC State Experts Can Discuss Possible Changes to Earnings Report Regulations

President Trump has raised the idea of altering regulations that require publicly traded companies to issue quarterly earnings reports, instead allowing companies to issue the reports every six months. North Carolina State University experts can provide insight and analysis on the potential change, including what it may mean for investors, companies, and financial markets. Srini… 
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Sep 16, 2025

Chemical Warfare and Soil Saviors: The Secret Life of Leaves

Leaves are more remarkable than you think, and autumn leaves play an important role that many people do not know about. 
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Sep 16, 2025

Study Highlights Possible Path Forward for Teaching Writing to Students With Disabilities

New research suggests a technique called performance feedback could be a valuable tool for helping students with disabilities become stronger writers. 
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Sep 8, 2025

Tackling Ethical Questions About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Increased use of TMS raises a number of ethical questions. Are health care providers doing enough to track adverse side effects? Are patients able to make informed decisions about TMS? 
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Aug 25, 2025

Can We Trust AI? Global Research Team Offers Framework for Tackling this Question

An international team of researchers has put forward a framework to answer one of the biggest questions facing artificial intelligence technologies: can AI be trusted?