The Abstract

Nov 7, 2025

Will Tariffs Impact Your Holiday Shopping?

The holiday season is ramping up and shopping lists are getting longer by the day, but many of us are wondering how recently imposed tariffs could affect our holiday plans. To get answers, we sat down with Rob Handfield, Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State. The Abstract: Could…

Oct 10, 2025

Responsible Microbiome Engineering in Everyday Spaces

NC State researchers are partnering with communities to ensure microbiome innovations serve society’s needs.

Oct 6, 2025

Setting Health Standards for Sharks

How do veterinarians know what the health standards are for sharks?

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Sep 22, 2025

The Bears’ Fall Feast

Autumn acorns can be a game-changer for bears -- and the mountain ecosystems they call home.

Sep 19, 2025

NC State Experts Can Discuss Possible Changes to Earnings Report Regulations

President Trump has raised the idea of altering regulations that require publicly traded companies to issue quarterly earnings reports, instead allowing companies to issue the reports every six months. North Carolina State University experts can provide insight and analysis on the potential change, including what it may mean for investors, companies, and financial markets. Srini…

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Sep 16, 2025

Chemical Warfare and Soil Saviors: The Secret Life of Leaves

Leaves are more remarkable than you think, and autumn leaves play an important role that many people do not know about.

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Sep 16, 2025

Study Highlights Possible Path Forward for Teaching Writing to Students With Disabilities

New research suggests a technique called performance feedback could be a valuable tool for helping students with disabilities become stronger writers.

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Sep 8, 2025

Tackling Ethical Questions About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Increased use of TMS raises a number of ethical questions. Are health care providers doing enough to track adverse side effects? Are patients able to make informed decisions about TMS?

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Aug 25, 2025

Can We Trust AI? Global Research Team Offers Framework for Tackling this Question

An international team of researchers has put forward a framework to answer one of the biggest questions facing artificial intelligence technologies: can AI be trusted?

Aug 22, 2025

Family Webs May Capture Evolutionary Change Better Than Family Trees

Historically, family trees have been used to describe evolutionary processes. But the era of big data has ushered in the use of arguably a more apt description: webs of life.

Jun 10, 2025

Turtle Crossing: Study Identifies Local Hot Spots for Turtle/Car Collisions

If you're in one of these nine hotspots, keep an eye out for turtles!

Jun 3, 2025

AI can help cut down on waste, improve quality in dyed fabrics

A new study finds that machine learning can help reduce textile manufacturing waste by more accurately mapping how colors will change during the dyeing process. Fabrics are typically dyed while wet, and their colors change as they dry. This can make it difficult to know what a piece of fabric will end up looking like…

May 27, 2025

How Do Horse Flies Bite? And Are They Dangerous?

Learn why horse flies bite humans, what attracts them, and if their bites carry health risks — as well as effective tips for preventing horse fly bites.

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May 22, 2025

What’s in Fire Ant Venom? And How Can I Get Rid of Fire Ants?

Discover why fire ant stings hurt, how large their colonies can be, and effective methods to control and eliminate fire ants around your home.

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May 14, 2025

Are Black Widows Dangerous? Facts and Myths About Black Widow Spiders

Are black widow spiders deadly? Learn the truth about their venom, identification tips, and safety precautions from experts.