Tracey Peake

Apr 12, 2017

Researchers Release First Chemical Map of Dyes From Historic Dye Library

The first chemical “map” of dyes from the Max A. Weaver Dye Library has been released. The information could assist researchers in developing dyes with desirable properties. 

Apr 4, 2017

Non-equilibrium Physics Explained: 5 Questions with Lex Kemper

Lex Kemper uses a new method of probing poorly understood materials, like superconductors, in order to find out what makes them tick. 

Feb 27, 2017

Invasive and Native Marsh Grasses May Provide Similar Benefits to Protected Wetlands

An invasive species of marsh grass may provide similar benefits to protected wetlands as native marsh grasses. 

Feb 1, 2017

High-Tech Sandbox

Imagine a landscape you can hold in your hands and change at will. 

Jan 23, 2017

80-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Collagen Confirmed

Researchers have isolated additional collagen peptides from an 80-million-year-old Brachylophosaurus. 

Jan 1, 2017

Untangling Complex Interactions – With Lasers

Want to know exactly why and how a superconductor works on the atomic level? Hit it with laser pulses. 

Dec 16, 2016

Listening for Lava

Del Bohnenstiehl listens to underwater volcanic eruptions in order to confirm the presence of lava. 

Dec 6, 2016

When Neurons Are ‘Born’ Impacts Olfactory Behavior in Mice

Neurons generated at different life stages in mice can impact aspects of their olfactory sense and behavior. 

Nov 29, 2016

Researchers Tweak Enzyme ‘Assembly Line’ to Improve Antibiotics

NC State chemists have discovered a way to make pinpoint changes to an enzyme-driven “assembly line” that will enable scientists to improve or change the properties of existing antibiotics as well as create designer compounds. 

Nov 29, 2016

New Fabrication Technique Leads to Broader Sunlight Absorption in Plastic Solar Cells

Researchers have developed a new strategy for fabricating more efficient plastic solar cells. 

Nov 28, 2016

Toxic ‘Marine Snow’ Can Sink Quickly, Persist at Ocean Depths

A specific neurotoxin can persist, accumulate and reach significant depths quickly in “marine snow” formed by the algae Pseudo-nitzschia, which could impact shellfish and the humans who consume it. 

Nov 21, 2016

Keratin and Melanosomes Preserved in 130-Million-Year-Old Bird Fossil

Researchers have found evidence of original keratin and melanosome preservation in a 130-million-year-old Eoconfuciusornis specimen. 

Nov 21, 2016

New Treatment for Allergic Response Targets Mast Cells

Researchers stop allergic reactions by removing a key receptor from mast cells and basophils. 

Nov 21, 2016

AAAS Fellows Named

Three North Carolina State University faculty members have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). 

Nov 10, 2016

Researchers Develop Novel Approach for Quantifying Nitrate Discharge from Groundwater to Streams

Researchers have developed a new way to determine the rate at which nitrate pollution will make its way from groundwater into streams.