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Discover the fruits and applications of our research enterprise, from the latest in science, technology and engineering to emerging discoveries across all of NC State’s disciplines — including the humanities, social sciences, entrepreneurship and design.

a large dog is shown in silhouette walking next to a human

Jun 25, 2026

Stride Length is Marker for Cognitive Decline in Dogs

A new study finds cognitive decline in dogs is associated with a shorter stride length in their front limbs.
a close up image of three white, ribbed new world screwworm larvae

Jun 24, 2026

USDA Taps NC State Experts to Bolster New World Screwworm Response

Three NC State researchers have been selected by USDA to work on projects aimed at stopping the spread of the New World screwworm.
photo shows an array of colored cubes and testtubes connected by tubing. It is the hardware for the flex-cat system

Jun 23, 2026

Self-Driving Chemistry Lab Discovers Catalysts That Can Switch Products on Demand

Researchers have developed technology that autonomously searches hundreds of catalyst recipes and reaction conditions to identify faster, more selective, and more programmable ways to make important industrial chemicals.
green leaves with reddish brown spots

Jun 19, 2026

Mapping Cotton Bacterial Blight Resistance

Researchers make headway in search for cotton lines with resistance to cotton bacterial blight.

Jun 18, 2026

Microbial partners may help plants respond to higher temperatures

New research suggests the microbiome near the surface of a plant’s roots, known as the rhizosphere microbiome, may play a role in helping crops respond to heat stress. When studying adaptation in living things, scientists sometimes analyze the interplay between genetics and environment to influence measurable traits, a phenomenon known as Genotype by Environment interactions…
hand holding test tube with blood sample

Jun 18, 2026

Researchers Find Rare Mutation Doesn’t Always Result in Blood Cancer

A genetic mutation associated with a rare group of blood cancers does not always result in development of the disease.
a light brown tick with a yellow patch on its back

Jun 15, 2026

What to Know About Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome

The science behind what causes the tick-borne red meat allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome.
Scientist Max Scott stands in front of a vehicle used to distribute sterile male flies to suppress the spread of the New World screwworm.

Jun 11, 2026

NC State Expert Offers Insight on Stopping the New World Screwworm

Maxwell Scott, an expert on the New World screwworm, explains what’s being done to control its spread in the U.S.
illustration shows a layer of molybdenum disulfide on the left; on the right, the illustration shows a layer of tin selenide being laid on top of the layer of molybdenum disulfide.

Jun 8, 2026

Van der Waals Forces Can Play Unexpected Role in Thin Film Properties

Researchers have demonstrated the ability to use van der Waals forces to tune the physical and electronic properties of ferroelectric thin films.
Carolina Hurricanes fans stand and wave white towels during the pregame ceremonies

Jun 4, 2026

Make Some Noise: How Does Crowd Sound Affect the Stanley Cup Final?

How does the Lenovo Center’s design make it such a loud venue for hockey games? Does it give the hometown Carolina Hurricanes a psychological edge over opponents? NC State experts weigh in.
a robotic arm inside a glassed lab carrying a small chemical tray

Jun 3, 2026

Speeding Up Scientific Discovery

In the chemical universe, a vast number of molecules and materials remain undiscovered. In this enormous and unmapped space, a self-driving lab is like a rocket ship that uses AI as its GPS to boldly chart the unknown. The combined technologies empower researchers to explore and arrive at scientific discoveries light-years faster than ever before.
Delftia culture

Jun 3, 2026

Tiny Microbe, Huge Potential – Why Scientists are Studying a Microbe They Found in a Sink

Scientists commonly use bacteria as tiny factories that can produce molecules for uses ranging from drug development to pollution remediation.

Jun 2, 2026

Scientists identify ‘mystery beetle’ attacking blueberry farms across North Carolina

North Carolina’s blueberry farmers may have a beetle problem. A new study from North Carolina State University has identified destructive beetles inhabiting North Carolina blueberry fields as Prionus imbricornis, a species of longhorn beetle. Known for their long antennae, the wood-boring beetles are an emerging pest in NC blueberries. Female adults typically lay their eggs…
an american flag flies in front of a government building with large marble pillars

Jun 1, 2026

How the Dobbs Decision Continues to Shape U.S. Politics

A new analysis highlights how the Dobbs decision is reshaping the U.S. political landscape.
Golden retriever in field of yellow flowers

May 28, 2026

Ammonia Levels in Urine Could Serve as Marker for Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs

Dogs with lower urine ammonia-to-creatinine ratios (UACR) may suffer from faster progression of kidney disease and higher fatality rates.