Feb 20, 2026 Go Erie

What age can kids stay home alone in Pennsylvania? What the law says

“Parents should look for signs of responsibility when their children are with them before leaving them home alone. Are they able to follow directions without being told repeatedly? Do they only follow directions if you are there watching? If they only follow the rules when you’re watching, it’s unlikely that they will follow them when… 

Feb 20, 2026 Morning Ag Clips

Thomas Jefferson Scholars: Discovering the Value of Interdisciplinary Study

Grant Johnson, a senior in NC State University’s Thomas Jefferson Scholars program, is following in the intellectual footsteps of Jefferson, a polymath with deep interests in topics ranging from astronomy and architecture to agriculture and literature. Johnson, a biological engineering and philosophy double-major, is exploring his academic interests beyond the confines of just one field as… 

Feb 20, 2026 Euro Security

Scepticism spurs bosses on to peak performance

Young entrepreneurs whose prospects are viewed with scepticism by those around them make a particular effort to prove their critics wrong and are therefore usually more successful than those who are predicted to succeed from the outset. ‘When you’re told that your start-up, your idea that you’re committed to, is going to fail, it can… 

Feb 20, 2026 Forbes

Sam Altman’s Fusion Power Bet Just Got Hotter Than The Sun

If you have a friend who’s started a new business, the best thing to tell them might just be “you’re going to fail.” That’s suggested by a new series of studies of more than 1,200 entrepreneurs from North Carolina State University, which found that those who’d been given negative feedback were more likely to be… 

Feb 19, 2026 Apparel Insider

Study: wool’s moisture buffering limits post-sweat chill

A new scientific study has provided fresh evidence that wool base-layers offer superior thermal comfort during outdoor stop-go sports such as hiking, cycling and rock climbing. The four-year PhD research programme, undertaken at North Carolina State University, compared garments made from 100 per cent wool with cotton, viscose and polyester fabrics of similar weight and… 

Feb 19, 2026 Phys.org

Why negativity can motivate founders: Study links doubts to greater persistence

A new study finds entrepreneurs become more committed to their business ventures when they are told they will fail, increasing their efforts to make those businesses successful. “Most entrepreneurs—people who start their own businesses—actually identify with the business they’re running,” says Tim Michaelis, an assistant professor of psychology at North Carolina State University and corresponding… 

Feb 19, 2026 The Coastland Times

You Decide: Can the beat go on?

I predict that North Carolina will remain a magnet for economic growth in the immediate future. But at some point, a growth slowdown is likely unless we find better ways to address the downsides of fast growth. So, the big question for the State – and for all of us – is how to balance… 

Feb 19, 2026 WRAL

NC State textile experts explain technology behind Winter Olympic uniforms

“Emiel DenHartog leads the Textile Engineering program in Wilson College at NC State, where Anderson got her degree. The university partners with companies like Under Armour to develop new technology. One of the tools inside the college’s labs is a sweating mannequin that can simulate an athlete’s body heating up. “You need to know about materials,… 

Feb 18, 2026 Education NC

Lt. Gov. Hunt tours Craven Community College, focusing on STEM and aviation offerings

Hunt met with students, instructors, and CCC leadership while visiting the college’s Havelock campus to explore its array of aeronautical offerings. The visit highlighted a unique educational partnership CCC has championed with The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University (NC State) to provide local students an opportunity to earn an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science… 

Feb 18, 2026 Southern Living

10 Fast-Growing Flowering Trees That Add Instant Curb Appeal

‘Sweet Tea’ mountain gordlinia is a most unusual plant. It was developed at North Carolina State University as a rare hybrid of two native southern tree species, Franklinia and Gordonia. Growing as a small, multi-stemmed tree, plants mature to about 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide. They produce fragrant, white camellia-like flowers from July through September to… 

Feb 18, 2026 Greenhouse Growers

Survey Shows Sustainability in Floriculture Differs by Industry Sector

North Carolina State University researchers were interested in learning more from flower growers, wholesalers, retail florists, and floral suppliers in the U.S. about what types of sustainable practices have already been implemented in the floriculture industry, and what kinds of sustainability plans – and roadblocks – were expected for the future. 

Feb 18, 2026 Science Mag

How Using Robotic Prosthetics Transforms Personal Perception of Body Movement

Understanding how the human brain perceives and controls body movement is fundamental to mastering physical activities, from athletic endeavors to the artistry of dance. Recent groundbreaking research from North Carolina State University reveals that this neural and perceptual process undergoes a striking transformation when individuals learn to walk using robotic prosthetic legs. Contrary to what… 

Feb 17, 2026 Life Technology

North Carolina State Researchers Develop Ultra-Stretchable Materials 

Researchers from North Carolina State University have made a groundbreaking advancement in material science by developing ultra-stretchable, superomniphobic materials through the innovative use of laser ablation. This novel approach eliminates the need for harsh chemical solvents, paving the way for a new generation of versatile materials with remarkable properties. 

Feb 17, 2026 Mirage News

Laser Ablation Yields Ultra-Stretchable, Liquid-Proof Materials

Researchers from North Carolina State University have used laser ablation to create ultra-stretchable, superomniphobic materials without the use of harsh chemical solvents. The materials – which are useful in applications ranging from soft robotics to artificial skin patches – retain their superomniphobic (i.e., super-repellent) properties when stretched up to five times their initial length and… 

Feb 17, 2026 WSOC

The high cost of cheap fashion

Byoungho Ellie Jin is a professor at North Carolina State’s College of Textiles where faculty and students make fabric samples in a lab. She’s spent decades researching retail branding and consumer behavior. Channel 9’s Erika Jackson ordered five items from Shein, an online fast-fashion retailer, to uncover the hidden costs behind the low prices. Jin…