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In the News

NC State news is shared far and wide. Below are just some of our recent appearances in local, regional, national and international media publications.

Jul 31, 2013

No rest for the tornado

No rest for the tornado, Phys.org, July 30, 2013. NC State researchers examined the question of the connection between tornado frequency and aerosol pollution, and found that any link between the two is tenuous at best. Sandra Yuter, Matt Parker and Matthew Miller, marine earth and atmospheric sciences, featured. 

Jul 31, 2013

EDITORIAL: Educate public about phone, Internet scams

EDITORIAL: Educate public about phone, Internet scams, TMCnet.com, July 30, 2013. The results from a new study by NC State researchers found most people are overconfident in their ability to spot phishing attacks directed at them. Christopher Mayhorn, psychology, featured. 

Jul 31, 2013

New Invention Seeks to End ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’

New Invention Seeks to End ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’, AkronNewsNow.com, July 30, 2013. The men behind Jar With A Twist, from NC State University, have developed a threaded container that pushes the stubborn dregs of peanut butter out of the bottom of the jar, much like a deodorant tube or a push-pop. Steve Smith, undergraduate studies, featured. 

Jul 31, 2013

New Invention Seeks to End ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’

New Invention Seeks to End ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’, 100wapi.com, July 30, 2013. The men behind Jar With A Twist, from NC State University, have developed a threaded container that pushes the stubborn dregs of peanut butter out of the bottom of the jar, much like a deodorant tube or a push-pop. Steve Smith, undergraduate studies, featured. 

Jul 31, 2013

New Invention Seeks to End ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’

New Invention Seeks to End ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’, WEAN-FM (RI), July 30, 2013. The men behind Jar With A Twist, from NC State University, have developed a threaded container that pushes the stubborn dregs of peanut butter out of the bottom of the jar, much like a deodorant tube or a push-pop. Steve Smith, undergraduate studies, featured. 

Jul 31, 2013

New Invention Seeks to End ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’

New Invention Seeks to End ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’, WJR-AM (MI ), July 30, 2013. The men behind Jar With A Twist, from NC State University, have developed a threaded container that pushes the stubborn dregs of peanut butter out of the bottom of the jar, much like a deodorant tube or a push-pop. Steve Smith, undergraduate studies,… 

Jul 31, 2013

New Invention Seeks to End ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’

New Invention Seeks to End ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’, KBOI-AM (ID), July 30, 2013. The men behind Jar With A Twist, from NC State University, have developed a threaded container that pushes the stubborn dregs of peanut butter out of the bottom of the jar, much like a deodorant tube or a push-pop. Steve Smith, undergraduate studies, featured. 

Jul 31, 2013

Jar With A Twist: Container For Peanut Butter Works Like Deodorant To Get The Last Drop [VIDEO]

Jar With A Twist: Container For Peanut Butter Works Like Deodorant To Get The Last Drop [VIDEO], International Business Times, July 30, 2013. The men behind Jar With A Twist, from NC State University, have developed a threaded container that pushes the stubborn dregs of peanut butter out of the bottom of the jar, much like… 

Jul 31, 2013

Jar-With-a-Twist Billed as End to ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’

Jar-With-a-Twist Billed as End to ‘Peanut Butter Knuckles’, Good Morning America – Yahoo!, July 30, 2013. The men behind Jar With A Twist, from NC State University, have developed a threaded container that pushes the stubborn dregs of peanut butter out of the bottom of the jar, much like a deodorant tube or a push-pop. Steve… 

Jul 31, 2013

Teachers struggle, even with good benefits package

Teachers struggle, even with good benefits package, News 14 Carolina, July 30, 2013. Economists said you can’t just look at teacher salaries to figure out their full compensation. Michael Walden, agricultural and resource economic, featured. 

Jul 31, 2013

Taking the Michigan left on the road

Taking the Michigan left on the road, Phys.org, July 30, 2013. Researchers from NC State University, the University of Florida and Virginia Tech plan to develop equations, text and software so that the Michigan left turn and three other alternative designs can be included in the next edition of the Highway Capacity Manual used by highway… 

Jul 31, 2013

NC Farmers ‘Hopping On’ the Beer Bandwagon

NC Farmers ‘Hopping On’ the Beer Bandwagon, Public News Service, July 30, 2013. Farmers are working with scientists at NC State University to find out how to best care for hops in North Carolina. Jeanine Davis, horticultural science, featured. 

Jul 31, 2013

Playground Renovations Tackle Toddler Obesity

Playground Renovations Tackle Toddler Obesity, Carolina Parent, July 31, 2013. The NC State Natural Learning Initiative created Preventing Obesity by Design to redesign and transform playgrounds at select preschools into natural outdoor areas where students can vigorously play, learn and develop an appreciation for nature. Robin Moore, landscape architecture, featured. 

Jul 31, 2013

Triangle unemployment rate falls slightly in June

Triangle unemployment rate falls slightly in June, Cary News, July 31, 2013. The unemployment rate in the Triangle fell in June for the fifth consecutive month. Michael Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Jul 31, 2013

TornadoesTornadoes do not take weekends off

TornadoesTornadoes do not take weekends off, Homeland Security Newswire, July 31, 2013. NC State researchers examined the question of the connection between tornado frequency and aerosol pollution, and found that any link between the two is tenuous at best. Sandra Yuter, Matt Parker and Matthew Miller, marine earth and atmospheric sciences, featured.