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Researcher works with carrots to study pigmentation, domestication

Sep 28, 2023

What Makes a Carrot Orange?

Three recessive genes are required to give carrots their orange color - and the beneficial precursor of vitamin A. 
a blind man sits at a desk with a computer. he is wearing headphones and reading a book written in braille.

Sep 27, 2023

State COVID-19 Websites Fail to Meet Accessibility Standards

Some members of the public, such as individuals who are blind or visually impaired, are not able to access all of the relevant information on the sites. 
NC State metal gateway sculpture silhouetted against the sky

Sep 25, 2023

New Method Helps AI Navigate 3D Space Using 2D Images

The new method builds on existing techniques, making them significantly more accurate. 
a Black man and woman sit on either side of a playful Black toddler

Sep 21, 2023

How Racism Shapes Black Motherhood in the U.S.

A new study underscores how being a Black mother in the U.S. involves navigating aspects of parenthood that are explicitly tied to dealing with racism. 
photo shows a large window into the stairwell of a building. the glass of the window reflects some light, but allows you to see some of the stairwell.

Sep 21, 2023

Material Would Allow Users to ‘Tune’ Windows to Block Targeted Wavelengths of Light

Users could switch windows to a mode that blocks infrared light, helping keep a building cool while leaving the windows transparent to visible light. 
photo shows three generations of a family standing on the front steps of a house

Sep 20, 2023

Study: Most People Rely on Parents for Material Support Into Adulthood

A new study finds that two-thirds of U.S. adults rely on their parents for some form of material support into their early 40s. 
woolly adelgid

Sep 18, 2023

Canopy Gaps Help Eastern Hemlock Outlast Invasive Insect

Gaps in the forest canopy help eastern hemlocks withstand infestation by the woolly adelgid. 
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Sep 18, 2023

Accounting Transparency Effort Tied to Decreased Funding for Innovation

Regulations aimed at improving the transparency of corporate accounting practices appear to have unintended consequences. 
The NC State belltower with spring blooms.

Sep 18, 2023

NC State Continues To Rise in U.S. News Rankings 

For the second consecutive year, NC State made big moves in a national ranking of colleges and universities to rank 60th in the nation, an increase of 12 spots over 2022. Among public institutions, the university remains in the top 30 nationally, moving up one place to 28th. The Best Colleges list, published annually by U.S.… 
Photo of tobacco plants with and without pollen.

Sep 15, 2023

No Pollen, No Seeds: Genome Editing Technique Yields Useful Traits

Tweaks to the mitochondrial genome hold the potential for better hybrid seed production or to introduce seedless fruits. 
plastic fibers and debris float in blue ocean water with fish swimming nearby

Sep 14, 2023

Genetically Modified Bacteria Break Down Plastics in Saltwater

The modified organism breaks down a plastic called PET, which is a significant contributor to microplastic pollution in oceans. 
Students write "life" on a chalk wall during an annual Day of Giving event.

Sep 14, 2023

NC State Joins JED Campus to Expand Student Mental Health Support

In partnership with The Jed Foundation, NC State will continue to assess its efforts to enhance mental health and well-being and to help prevent substance misuse and suicide. 
four young women of different races sit on a bench on a busy street.

Sep 13, 2023

How Education, Work and Motherhood Shape Women’s Life ‘Pathways’

The researchers found seven “pathways” that illustrate the way major life events can have long-term ripple effects for women. 
three signs are attached to a chain link fence. The signs read: "Don't Give Up", "You Are Not Alone", and "You Matter".

Sep 11, 2023

Study Sheds Light on Increased Reports of Suicidal Behavior in Teens

Some of the increase appears to be due to changes in how health professionals screen for and report on suicidal thoughts. 
image shows two long, twisted strands of clear polymer

Sep 8, 2023

‘Brainless’ Robot Can Navigate Complex Obstacles

Researchers who created a soft robot that could navigate simple mazes without computer direction have built on that work, creating a “brainless” robot that can navigate more complex environments.