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Aug 25, 2026

NC State Joins $160M NSF Initiative to Advance Biobased Manufacturing

NC State researchers will assess the affordability and sustainability of biobased products developed through the NSF initiative.
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Aug 20, 2026

NC State and Faculty Member Launch Officially Licensed Barbeque Sauce 

Raleigh, N.C. – NC State University and Chris DePerno, professor of fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology, are bringing Wolfpack pride to tables, tailgates and grills with the launch of NC State Slobberin’ Sauce, an officially licensed barbeque sauce created in collaboration with DePerno, founder of Dr. D’s Original Barbeque Sauce. Launching August 20, the co-branded…
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Aug 19, 2026

Drought Stress in Trees: What to Expect and What to Do

Global droughts are worsening, putting trees at risk. NC State forest health expert Kelly Oten explains the impact and how homeowners can protect their trees.
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Jul 28, 2026

NC State Experts Available to Speak on Cyclospora

As the parasite, Cyclospora, continues to be traced in lettuce and other produce across the United States, NC State researchers are available to provide context and details on what this may mean for consumers and food industry representatives. Food Contamination and Food Industry Ellen Shumaker, director of outreach for the Safe Plates food safety program…
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Jul 27, 2026

Plasmids, Horizontal Gene Transfer and Antimicrobial Resistance

The Abstract sat down with Siddhartha Thakur and Daniel Monte, to talk about what plasmids are doing and what – if anything – we can do to stop them.
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Jul 17, 2026

NC State’s World Cup Assist

Whether you’ve followed every FIFA World Cup game so far this summer or only caught the highlights, you’ve seen NC State Engineering at play.

Jul 16, 2026

How Physics and Mathematical Modeling Help Us Make Better Clothes

A new paper in the journal Nature Physics offers insights into the physics of liquid droplets – and while many people may not appreciate the mathematical accomplishment, they will benefit from the athletic wear and raincoats it makes possible. The recent article, “Tricky Tension,” explores the intersection of physics and textiles, and how wetting is…
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Jul 15, 2026

When Wildlife Attacks

As visitation to natural spaces rises, so does the risk of dangerous encounters between humans and wildlife, according to NC State professor Nils Peterson.
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Jul 10, 2026

Watching Nature Videos Can Help Relieve Stress, Study Finds

For people who can’t get outside, nature videos may provide a simple way to reduce stress and improve emotional well-being.
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Jul 2, 2026

NC State Extension Helps Farmers Navigate Historic Drought

NC State Extension has launched a multi-pronged response to the statewide drought.
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Jul 2, 2026

NC State Fights an Emerging Threat to Strawberry Crops

NC State researchers are fighting a new disease that is attacking North Carolina’s strawberry producers.
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Jun 19, 2026

Mapping Cotton Bacterial Blight Resistance

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