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Published on Apr 16, 2019

Marijuana legalization – a rare issue where women are more conservative than men

NC State political scientist Steve Greene and colleague Laurel Elder examine the gender gap surrounding support for marijuana legalization. 

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Recent Stories

NC State Researchers Predict Normal 2019 Hurricane Season for East Coast 

When Storms Turn Carbon Sinks into Carbon Sources – A Q&A with Chris Osburn 

Call in the Reserves: 2 Types of Stem Cells Repair Intestinal Injury 

Published on Apr 9, 2019

Unique Partnership Sheds Light On Energy Challenges for Low-Income Households

NC State-led partnership evaluates needs, challenges and possible solutions to energy challenges facing low-income households. 

Published on Apr 8, 2019

Study Upends ‘Dogma’ On Malaria Drug Component

An NC State study sheds new light on the availability of a plant component critical for malaria treatment. 

Published on Apr 8, 2019

Using Local Expertise To Assess Hurricane Impacts

Researchers are launching a project to assess the impacts of the 2018 hurricanes on North Carolina by making use of the people who know the affected counties best. 

Published on Apr 4, 2019

Fabrics That Protect Against Chemical Warfare Agents

A new textile coating has potential for use in masks and personal protective equipment for soldiers and those at risk of chemical exposure. 

Published on Apr 2, 2019

New Study Demonstrates Radio Signal Benefits From Decades-Old Theory

Engineering researchers have demonstrated that a longstanding theoretical method called direct antenna modulation has real-world utility for boosting the quality of radio signals. 

Published on Apr 2, 2019

What Does Uranus Sound Like?

What would it sound like if you were on Uranus? Windy. (Seriously.) 

Published on Apr 1, 2019

When Storms Turn Carbon Sinks into Carbon Sources – A Q&A with Chris Osburn

What effect do hurricanes have on the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere? Chris Osburn answers our questions. 

Published on Mar 28, 2019

Call in the Reserves: 2 Types of Stem Cells Repair Intestinal Injury

New research from NC State reveals your body’s “backup plan” – in the form of reserve stem cells – for recovering from severe intestinal injury due to lack of blood supply. 

Published on Mar 21, 2019

Displacement Is Part of the Experience

Displacement is part of the reading experience. It happens every time we stumble upon an allusion or reference outside our body of knowledge. 

Published on Mar 21, 2019

On the Value of Poetry

Poetry is a communal act: it is one human being addressing other human beings in a full expression of shared experience. 

Published on Mar 21, 2019

Poetry Is a Thing With Feathers

Along with music and dance, poetry is one of the old arts. It walks with us through history, always present, whether we are aware of it or not. 

Published on Mar 19, 2019

Triangle Bird Count to Shed Light on Urban Wildlife

Wildlife researchers are launching a bird population survey in the Triangle region, focused on getting a better understanding of the birds that live in Raleigh, Durham and other urban centers. 

Published on Mar 14, 2019

Partnership With Wake County a New Think (and Do) Tank for Harnessing Spatial Data

Through a new partnership called Geo-IDEAS, NC State and Wake County are developing innovative approaches to incorporate spatial analysis and decision-making. 

Published on Mar 6, 2019

Take Pictures of Your (Six-Legged) Roommates, for Science

A new citizen science project aims to help us discover what animals share our living spaces -- and they need your help.