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For at Least One Species, Ant Nurseries Are Cleaner Than Human Ones

2019

handcuffs lying on top of a set of fingerprints

Sep 9, 2019

Study Sheds Light on How the Justice System Can Affect Physical, Mental Health

New research finds that being convicted of a crime is associated with a decline in health, even if there’s no jail time. 
Red Belltower at dawn.

Sep 6, 2019

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Helps Turn NC State Research Into Real-World Solutions

The Chancellor’s Innovation Fund is helping six researchers turn their discoveries into market-ready solutions. 
Photo of NC State's Belltower

Sep 5, 2019

NC State Names Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Following a nationwide search, Chancellor Woodson has appointed Charles Maimone to the position of vice chancellor for finance and administration. 
Map of Hurricane Dorian's projected path.

Sep 4, 2019

Experts Can Discuss Hurricane, Flood, Recovery Issues

As Hurricane Dorian churns in the Atlantic, NC State experts can answer media questions on everything from coastal damage to food safety. 
abstract cover art of jon thompson's new book of poetry

Sep 3, 2019

Poetry Collection Reflects On Raleigh, City Life

One poet's reflections on the city of Raleigh and how people interact with cities. 
Katie Mack and Laura Bottomley answer questions about outer space.

Aug 29, 2019

What Does the Universe Look Like?

We asked NC State Sciences professor Katie Mack and NC State Engineering professor Laura Bottomley to answer some popular out-of-this-world questions. 
baby alligator hatching out of its egg

Aug 29, 2019

Envisioning Research Contest Winners Offer Glimpses of Discovery

Researchers use images to learn about the world around us and to help viewers engage with the work of discovery. 
Trainees learn about changeover at a BTEC upstream bioprocessing course.

Aug 29, 2019

New $27 Million Grant to Focus on the Future of Biomanufacturing

Funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation will advance innovation in biopharmaceuticals. 
Talley Student Union lobby packed with students during Wolfpack Welcome Week

Aug 28, 2019

With Large First-Year Class, NC State Climbs to 36,000 Students

NC State continues to educate more North Carolina resident students than any other university. 
hand holding wio prototype

Aug 27, 2019

Using Wi-Fi Like Sonar to Measure Speed and Distance of Indoor Movement

A new technique for measuring speed and distance in indoor environments could be used to improve navigation and gaming technologies. 
Rooster at the NC State Fair.

Aug 26, 2019

The Do’s and Don’ts of Backyard Poultry Farming

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Greer Arthur, Global Health Program Specialist at NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine. As of July 12, 768 people in the U.S. have been infected with Salmonella, a group of bacteria that live in human and animal intestines and can often be found in poultry, raw meat, eggs and… 
Delta Rae and the Wufs embrace on stage at Packapalooza 2019

Aug 26, 2019

Packapalooza 2019

Even a splash of rain couldn't dampen spirits at NC State's annual block party, which brings the Wolfpack together to celebrate the new school year. 
On June 5-6, 2012, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory collected images of one of the rarest predictable solar events: the transit of Venus across the face of the Sun. NASA/SDO, AIA

Aug 23, 2019

Why We Need to Get Back to Venus

Paul Byrne explains why we need to get back to our cosmic neighbor. 
NC State alumna and astronaut Christina Koch

Aug 22, 2019

Astronaut and Alumna to Hold Live Video Q&A From Space

Christina Koch will talk with students through a live video downlink on Friday, Aug. 30. Catch all the action at Talley Student Union. 
Azteca ants entering a hole in a plant surface

Aug 20, 2019

For at Least One Species, Ant Nurseries Are Cleaner Than Human Ones

When it comes to keeping a clean home, humans could learn something from ants.