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Plasma Technology Could Help Plant-Based Packaging Replace Plastic

2026

asparugus, apples, cherries, radishes and peaches

Sep 30, 2026

IR-4 Receives $10 Million USDA Award to Expand Specialty Crop Export Opportunities

The IR-4 Project at NC State University has received a $10 million, five-year award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service to help U.S. specialty crop growers overcome pesticide residue-related barriers to international trade.
A cheesy arepa topped with barbecue sauce and mealworms.

Sep 30, 2026

Bugs in the Food? Bon Appétit

Mealworms, crickets and ants were on the menu at Case Dining Hall last month to introduce insects as environmentally friendly alternative sources of protein.
Laura Rodgers

Sep 30, 2026

Leading the Pack in Cybersecurity

A Conversation with Laura Rodgers, NC State Director of Cybersecurity Practice and Director of NC-PaCE about the importance of cybersecurity to North Carolina, how we’re helping to spearhead it.
diagram shows three ways a VR agent can convey uncertainty: physical gestures, such as crossing the avatar's arms; icons appearing near the avatar's head; and a text box that serves as subtitles for the avatar's speech

Sep 30, 2026

Researchers Offer Three Ways to Alert Users to AI Hallucinations with ‘Embodied’ Agents

This is the first study to assess the performance of hallucination awareness cues with regard to embodied conversational agents.
Strawberries. The left dish contains berries grown without Plant Armor, while the right dish contains those grown with it.

Sep 29, 2026

How a new textile fabric could triple production in strawberry plants

A new textile used to cover strawberry plants more than tripled strawberry yields in tunnel field tests, without negatively impacting plant health. The technology could also significantly reduce water and pesticide usage in strawberry fields. The cover, known as Plant Armor, is a carefully designed fabric that is draped over strawberry plants. The material’s three-dimensional…
A cardinal sitting on a branch

Sep 28, 2026

Forest landscapes and birdsong soundscapes have independent physical health benefits        

A new study finds that exposure to birdsong soundscapes or forest landscapes reduce physiological stress. These findings of physical health effects compliment previous research showing mental health benefits associated with birdwatching and could be useful for urban planners with limited green space options. The study, led by North Carolina State University researchers, used heart rate…
mare and foal in field

Sep 28, 2026

Neuroproteins are Potential Diagnostic Tool for Sick Foals

Blood serum concentrations of both neuroproteins and neurosteroids are associated with neonatal maladjustment syndrome (NMS) in newborn foals.
a group of people stand in front of a building with red signs that say nc state university college of agriculture and life sciences

Sep 24, 2026

NC State Alumnus Establishes Full Scholarship for Undergraduate Students in Agriculture Majors

A $10 million gift from NC State alumnus David Peele will give students from eastern North Carolina the opportunity to attend NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with the full cost of attendance covered – and spend four years immersed in the research, mentorship and experiences preparing them to lead the future of agriculture.
A person in a NASA flight jacket stands at an outdoor event, clapping as others around them applaud.

Sep 24, 2026

Think and Do Like an Astronaut

Christina Koch's experiences as a student at NC State gave her the foundation to become an astronaut. Follow in her footsteps and reach for your dreams as part of our Wolfpack.
The MooMobile parked in front of Reynolds Coliseum and Talley Student Union.

Sep 24, 2026

Ice Cream on the ‘Moove’

A new truck called the MooMobile is bringing Howling Cow ice cream and dairy education to more places and events on campus.
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Sep 24, 2026

Engineering Programs Earn High Marks in Latest Rankings

In the 2027 undergraduate rankings from U.S. News & World Report, NC State’s engineering programs scored well across a range of disciplines. The university also ranked highly as a best value for students.
The moon takes up the screen with a vision of the Earth at the edge.

Sep 23, 2026

North Carolina Space Grant Awarded NASA AI Workforce Development Grant

North Carolina Space Grant was recently awarded an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workforce Development grant through the NASA Space Grant College and Fellowship Project. NC Space Grant’s award was one of…
a chart shows the complex relationships between organisms; each dot on the chart represents a species; lines between dots show which organisms eat which other organisms

Sep 22, 2026

How Amateur Naturalists Are Helping Scientists Track What Everything Eats

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has created an open-source website to learn what different organisms eat, and what eats them. The site serves as both a resource for ecological research and an educational tool to advance public understanding of the global food web.
Football players in red uniforms run onto the field with flags, smoke and a cheering crowd in the stadium.

Sep 21, 2026

Extreme Heat is Reshaping the College Football Experience

NC State professor Jonathan Casper discusses the impact of extreme heat on college football fans and how universities can adapt to keep the game-day experience safe and enjoyable.
A sealed silver foil snack bag is shown on a plain white background.

Sep 21, 2026

Plasma Technology Could Help Plant-Based Packaging Replace Plastic

Researchers demonstrate how plasma tech can make plant-based packaging a more attractive option for many applications.