Oct 3, 2012

Rootworm Ruckus

Rootworm Ruckus, AgWeb.com / AgDay.com, Oct. 2, 2012. Field-evolved western corn rootworm resistance to the YieldGard Bt technology is present in some corn farmers’ fields. Fred Gould, entomology, featured. 

Oct 3, 2012

New Oxidoreductases Data Have Been Reported by Researchers at North Carolina State University

New Oxidoreductases Data Have Been Reported by Researchers at North Carolina State University, Life Science Weekly, Oct. 2, 2012. NC State researchers release data on enzymes and  coenzymes in new report. Y. Liu, forest biomaterials, featured. 

Oct 3, 2012

Are animal traits the result of behavioral epigenetics?

Are animal traits the result of behavioral epigenetics?, PHYS.org, Oct. 2, 2012. A plant that is unremarkable in one environment becomes an invasive species in another, pushing through house foundations and sprouting up through roads. Cris Ledón-Rettig, molecular biomedical sciences, featured. 

Oct 3, 2012

Researchers find cheaper way to create textured nickel ferrite

Researchers find cheaper way to create textured nickel ferrite, Engineer Online, Oct. 2, 2012. NC State researchers and the Georgia Institute of Technology have demonstrated a less expensive way to create textured nickel ferrite (NFO) ceramic thin films. Justin Schwartz, materials science and engineering, featured. 

Oct 3, 2012

What is it that divides our economic view?

What is it that divides our economic view?, Bladen Journal, Oct. 1, 2012. Many pundits say proposals and answers to these economic questions will be the determinant of how many of us vote. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Oct 3, 2012

Unique rug-making process combines beauty and practicality

Unique rug-making process combines beauty and practicality, Specialty Fabrics Review – Online, Oct. 1, 2012. Although Liora Manné planned a life in the theater, a textile design class at North Carolina State University changed her career path. 

Oct 3, 2012

Asides: The arts in brief

Asides: The arts in brief, News & Observer, Sept. 29, 2012. Poetry in Motion, a presentation by poet and NCSU English professor Thomas Lisk, at 7:30 p.m., Southeast Regional Library, 908 Seventh Ave., Garner. (Info: 919-662-2250) 

Oct 3, 2012

Dalton ad on race riles McCrory

Dalton ad on race riles McCrory, TMCnet.com, Sept. 29, 2012. Black supporters of Democrat Walter Dalton escalated their criticism of Pat McCrory with an online video. Andrew Taylor, political science, featured. 

Oct 3, 2012

What Wake needs now in a school leader

What Wake needs now in a school leader, News & Observer, Sept. 28, 2012. With the firing of Superintendent Tony Tata, Wake County begins the process of finding a leader who can bring stability and cohesiveness to the school board. Lance D. Fusarelli, leadership policy & adult & higher education, featured. 

Oct 3, 2012

Cellular Calls: Listening in on Body’s Protein “Chatter” May Lead to New Therapies, Scientific American, Oct. 3, 2012.

Cellular Calls: Listening in on Body’s Protein “Chatter” May Lead to New Therapies, Scientific American, Oct. 3, 2012. Chemical communication between cells keeps tissues functioning and systems coordinated, but eavesdropping on the conversation is challenging. Balaji Rao, chemical and biomolecular engineering, featured. 

Oct 3, 2012

Can Bird Advocates and Cat Fanciers Find Common Ground?

Can Bird Advocates and Cat Fanciers Find Common Ground?, Aubudonmagazine.org, Sept. 25, 2012. Jim Stevenson took up arms to protect the birds he loves from cats preying on the endangered species. Nils Peterson, fisheries and wildlife, featured. 

Oct 3, 2012

Lenovo to manufacture computers in N.C.

Lenovo to manufacture computers in N.C.,  Marketplace Business, Oct. 3, 2012. One in five jobs in North Carolina is in manufacturing, and politicians were quick to tout Lenovo’s expansion as proof that industry is still alive in the state. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Oct 2, 2012

Ankles, Source of Power to Run

Ankles, Source of Power to Run, Bilingual News, The, Oct. 1, 2012. A study by NC State researchers found that, contrary to what is thought, knees are not as important in generating the energy in the lower limbs in human locomotion. 

Oct 1, 2012

College of Science unveiled at NCSU

College of Science unveiled at NCSU, Triangle Business Journal, Oct. 1, 2012. The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences will be dissolved and the College of Sciences will be unveiled on July 1, 2013, in a major academic realignment at NC State University. 

Oct 1, 2012

Trash talk: the science of garbology

Trash talk: the science of garbology, News & Observer, Charlotte Observer et al, “Sept. 30, 2012. In the eyes of “garbologists,” most trash can be transformed into another person’s treasure. Meg Lowman, physical and mathematical sciences, featured.