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May 2, 2013

Cretaceous Cold Case No. 2, Part 2: It’s a Trap?

This is part two of the second case in a series called “Cretaceous Cold Cases” in which the science of taphonomy, or prehistoric forensics, is explained through fascinating cases from the files of Terry “Bucky” Gates, a research scientist with a joint appointment at NC State and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Part 1…

May 2, 2013

Two NC State Faculty Receive Holladay Medals

The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees awarded the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence to two faculty members in recognition of their outstanding careers at NC State. The Holladay Medal is the highest honor bestowed on a faculty member by the trustees and the university. This year’s honorees are Dr. Virginia Marie Aldigé, Distinguished…

May 2, 2013

Paper Offers Framework for Amazon Oil and Gas Development

Oil and gas development continues to press into the most remote corners of the western Amazon, one of the most biologically and culturally diverse zones on Earth. Now a study proposes a new 10-point, best-practice framework that combines technical engineering criteria with consideration of ecological and social concerns to reduce the negative impacts of Amazonian…

May 1, 2013

Cretaceous Cold Case No. 2, Part 1: It’s a Trap?

This is part one of the second post in a series called “Cretaceous Cold Cases” in which the science of taphonomy, or prehistoric forensics, is explained using fascinating cases from the files of Terry “Bucky” Gates, a research scientist with a joint appointment at NC State and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Part 2…

Apr 29, 2013

Older Is Wiser: Study Shows Software Developers’ Skills Improve Over Time

There is a perception in some tech circles that older programmers aren’t able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology, and that they are discriminated against in the software field. But a new study from North Carolina State University indicates that the knowledge and skills of programmers actually improve over time – and that older…

Apr 26, 2013

Get a Sneak Peek of New Products at NC State Lulu eGames Showcase

The Entrepreneurship Initiative at North Carolina State University is showcasing the student entrepreneurs and products developed as part of its eGames competition on Monday, April 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the McKimmon Center on NC State’s campus. Media coverage of the event is invited. Products developed by NC State students include facial image-analysis technology that…

Apr 25, 2013

Farm Animal Days

Experience the delight of farm animals and children in a photo gallery from the down-to-earth folks in CALS.

Apr 23, 2013

Bartonellosis: Diagnosing a Stealth Pathogen

NC State professor of veterinary internal medicine Ed Breitschwerdt has spent the last couple of decades working with Bartonella, bacteria historically associated with “cat scratch disease.” Bartonella is increasingly recognized as a cause of persistent intravascular infection that can result in severe health effects. Research from Breitschwerdt’s laboratory and others has led to the discovery of…

Apr 23, 2013

New Research Findings Open Door to Zinc-Oxide-based UV Lasers, LED Devices

Researchers from North Carolina State University have solved a long-standing materials science problem, making it possible to create new semiconductor devices using zinc oxide (ZnO) – including efficient ultraviolet (UV) lasers and LED devices for use in sensors and drinking water treatment, as well as new ferromagnetic devices.

Apr 22, 2013

Earth Day 2013

NC State throws caution to the wind, along with obsolete data discs and videotapes, as the university community celebrates Earth Day.

Apr 22, 2013

Study Shows Reproductive Effects of Pesticide Exposure Span Generations

North Carolina State University researchers studying aquatic organisms called Daphnia have found that exposure to a chemical pesticide has impacts that span multiple generations – causing the so-called “water fleas” to produce more male offspring, and causing reproductive problems in female offspring.

Apr 18, 2013

Four Appointees Named to NC State Board of Trustees

North Carolina State University’s Board of Trustees added two new members and had two members reappointed to four-year terms. All four were elected by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. New Appointments Thomas “Tom” Edward Cabaniss of Richmond, Va., earned his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from NC State and earned his…

Apr 18, 2013

New Algorithm Helps Evaluate, Rank Scientific Literature

Keeping up with current scientific literature is a daunting task, considering that hundreds to thousands of papers are published each day. Now researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a computer program to help them evaluate and rank scientific articles in their field.

Apr 17, 2013

Planting My Roots

Students, faculty, staff and community members planted roots at NC State's Agroecology Education Farm last Saturday for campus-grown food to be served in university dining halls.

Apr 16, 2013

Researchers Devise X-ray Approach to Track Surgical Devices and Minimize Radiation Exposure

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) have developed a new tool to help surgeons use X-rays to track devices used in “minimally invasive” surgical procedures while also limiting the patient’s exposure to radiation from the X-rays.