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

Feb 7, 2013

Saunders Commentary: Even if you could kill all the cockroaches, you shouldn’t

Saunders Commentary: Even if you could kill all the cockroaches, you shouldn’t, News & Observer, Feb. 6.  After reading the News & Observer story about N.C. State University scientists seeking more effective ways to exterminate them, Saunders decided to see what would happen if we  were to rid the planet of them. 

Feb 7, 2013

Health goes to the dogs: Studies of K-9 cancers may lead to medical breakthroughs…

Health goes to the dogs: Studies of K-9 cancers may lead to medical breakthroughs…, News & Observer, Feb. 6, 2013. Researchers are increasingly discovering that cancer and other diseases are caused by the same genetic mutations in pooches and people. Matthew Breen, genomics, featured. 

Feb 7, 2013

Health goes to the dogs: Studies of K-9 cancers may lead to medical breakthroughs…

Health goes to the dogs: Studies of K-9 cancers may lead to medical breakthroughs…, The Sun Herald, Feb. 6, 2013. Researchers are increasingly discovering that cancer and other diseases are caused by the same genetic mutations in pooches and people. Matthew Breen, a genomics, featured. 

Feb 7, 2013

Android phones at growing risk of ‘smishing’ fraud

Android phones at growing risk of ‘smishing’ fraud, Computerworld Singapore,  MIS Asia et al, Feb. 7, 2013. In late October, researchers at NC State University alerted Google to a security flaw that could let scam artists send phony text messages to Android phones — a practice called “smishing” that can ensnare consumers in fraud. 

Feb 7, 2013

Android phones face growing risk of ‘smishing’ fraud

Android phones face growing risk of ‘smishing’ fraud, TMCnet.com, Sify.com et al, Feb. 7, 2013. In late October, researchers at NC State University alerted Google to a practice called “smishing” that can ensnare consumers in fraud. 

Feb 7, 2013

When Jack Frost is a Johnny-Come-Lately

When Jack Frost is a Johnny-Come-Lately, The Telegraph, Feb. 7, 2013. Practical problems associated with mild winters lull people into thinking that it is spring. Mark Weathington, horticultural science, featured. 

Feb 6, 2013

Grooming helps insects keep their senses sharpened

Grooming helps insects keep their senses sharpened, PHYS.org, Feb. 4, 2013. NC State researchers explore insect grooming habits – specifically, antennal cleaning – which removes both environmental pollutants and chemicals produced by the insects themselves. Coby Schal, entomology, featured. 

Feb 6, 2013

ITRE teams with eGIS Associates to provide GIS training throughout North Carolina

ITRE teams with eGIS Associates to provide GIS training throughout North Carolina, GISuser, Feb. 4, 2013. NC State’s Institute for Transportation Research and Education Research has partnered with eGIS Associates to help the growing community of GIS users in North Carolina. Greg Ferrara, ITRE, featured. 

Feb 6, 2013

Organizations pivot to deal with patent law changes

Organizations pivot to deal with patent law changes, MedCity News, Feb. 4, 2013. NC State University is looking at initiating more patent applications itself, rather than relying on companies that license inventions from the school to shoulder all the costs of obtaining a patent. Judy Curry, legal, featured. 

Feb 6, 2013

Cockroaches’ Weird Grooming Behavior Explained

Cockroaches’ Weird Grooming Behavior Explained, Discovery News, Feb. 4, 2013. Researchers say cockroaches incessantly bathe their antennae in order to keep their sense of smell in top shape. Coby Schal, entomology, featured. 

Feb 6, 2013

North Carolina Symphony Continues 80th Anniversary Season…

North Carolina Symphony Continuees 80th Anniversary Season…, Beach Carolina Magazine, Feb. 4, 2013.  North Carolina Symphony concertgoers can enjoy pre-concert talks and “Meet the Artists” conversations. For the Raleigh performances, Jonathan Kramer of NC State University will lead a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. in Swalin Lobby on Friday. 

Feb 6, 2013

Grooming Helps Insects Keep Senses Sharpened

Grooming Helps Insects Keep Senses Sharpened, Toronto Telegraph, Feb. 5. 2013. NC State University researchers show that insect grooming – specifically, antennal cleaning – removes both environmental pollutants and chemicals produced by the insects themselves. Coby Schal, entomology, featured. 

Feb 6, 2013

HexaTech Validates AlN Substrate Platform for UV-C Laser Fabrication with Record-Breaking Lasing Performance

HexaTech Validates AlN Substrate Platform for UV-C Laser Fabrication with Record-Breaking Lasing Performance, WFXS-TV, WBOC- TV (DT2 – FOX), KCAU-TV et al, Feb. 4, 2013.  HexaTech  collaborates with NC State University to test laser structures. 

Feb 6, 2013

N.C. State researchers say roach grooming could lead to new pest controls

N.C. State researchers say roach grooming could lead to new pest controls,  Charlotte Observer, Feb. 5, 2013. Cockroaches spend most of their time grooming, and some NC State University researchers think the insect’s meticulous nature could one day lead to its demise. Coby Schal, entomology, featured. 

Feb 6, 2013

NC State researchers say roach grooming could lead to new pest controls

NC State researchers say roach grooming could lead to new pest controls, News & Observer, Feb. 4, 2013. NC State  researchers think that the meticulous grooming nature of cockroaches could one day lead to their demise. Coby Schal, entomology, featured.