October 2018

Oct 9, 2018

Howling Cow Unveils New State Fair Ice Cream Flavor

Here's a hint about the new Howling Cow ice cream flavor: It's both sweet and tart, with a little crunch. Read on to find out what our food scientists have concocted for this year's fair. 

Oct 8, 2018

Code of Ethics Doesn’t Influence Decisions of Software Developers

Research finds that ACM's revised code of ethics does not appear to affect the decisions made by software developers. 

Oct 8, 2018

6 Wolfpack Wonders at the North Carolina State Fair

The North Carolina State Fair is an annual celebration of food, agriculture, language and music, and the Wolfpack have had a hand in the fun for more than 100 years. Discover six surprising connections between NC State and the State Fair. 

Oct 8, 2018

For Wineries, Competition Boosts Profits From Sustainability

An international study finds that the more sustainability practices a winery has in place, the better its financial performance – and the effect is enhanced when a winery perceives significant pressure from competitors. 

Oct 8, 2018

Approach Paves Way for New Generation of Antimicrobial Materials

Researchers have successfully developed materials with the ability to render bacteria and viruses inactive using only ambient oxygen and visible-wavelength light. The new approach opens the door to a range of new products aimed at reducing the transmission of drug-resistant pathogens. 

Oct 8, 2018

Assessing How Florence Affected the Very Ground We Stand On

After Florence, experts moved in to assess the damage. NC State's Brina Montoya was one of them. 

Oct 4, 2018

Event Highlights Legacy, Work of African American Cultural Center

The U.S. Postal Services selects the African American Cultural Center to unveil its 2018 Kwanzaa stamp, putting a national spotlight on the center, which has long supported and celebrated people of African descent. 

Oct 3, 2018

‘We Promise’ Focuses on Making College More Affordable

The UNC System just launched We Promise, a campaign designed to educate North Carolinians about affordable options that put higher education within reach. 

Oct 3, 2018

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Now Accepting Pre-Proposals

Now is the time for faculty to submit pre-proposals for Chancellor's Innovation Fund awards, which support short-term commercially focused research projects. 

Oct 3, 2018

OIT Hosts ‘Fake News’ Event

Five local experts discuss the science and psychology behind fake news and review platforms available to help you separate reality from fiction. 

Oct 3, 2018

New Electric Car Charger Is More Efficient, 10 Times Smaller Than Current Tech

A new electric vehicle fast charger is at least 10 times smaller than existing systems and wastes 60 percent less power during the charging process, without sacrificing the charging time. 

Oct 3, 2018

Complex Factors Can Drive the Emergence and Evolution of Plant Pathogens

New research sheds light on factors that contribute to the rise -- and spread -- of plant diseases. 

Oct 2, 2018

Wild Suburbia: More Mammals Than Expected Live Near People

Bobcats, coyotes, oh my: Camera trap images show that it's a jungle out there in the suburbs. 

Oct 2, 2018

Study Offers Insight Into How People Judge Good From Bad

New research sheds light on how people decide whether behavior is moral or immoral. The findings could serve as a framework for informing the development of artificial intelligence. 

Oct 1, 2018

New Research Aims to Help Catch Child Killers

NC State research will help law enforcement learn more from juvenile and infant remains in order to help bring killers to justice.