Jun 10, 2012

John Edwards’ road to redemption marked with differing opinions

John Edwards’ road to redemption marked with differing opinions, Miami Herald  et al, June 5, 2012. The jury’s uncertainty of Edwards’ guilt paralleled the public’s uncertainty of the politician’s future in the spotlight. Yet the lack of convictions begins Edwards’ return to public life. Andrew Taylor, political science, featured. 

Jun 10, 2012

Genetic analysis of corn may help increase yields

Genetic analysis of corn may help increase yields, Yahoo! India, June 4, 2012. Scientists have completed the most comprehensive genetic analysis yet of corn genome. The interdisciplinary team of researchers expects the achievement to speed up development of improved varieties of one of the world’s most important agricultural commodities. NC State scientists mentioned. 

Jun 10, 2012

Researchers Use Flexible Channel Width To Improve User Experience On Wireless Systems

Researchers Use Flexible Channel Width To Improve User Experience On Wireless Systems, Innovations Report et al, June 5, 2012. NC State researchers have developed a technique to improve wireless network operation and provide all users in the network with the best possible performance. Parth Pathak, computer science, featured. 

Jun 10, 2012

Leonard J. Pietrafesa: Ocean coming up

Leonard J. Pietrafesa: Ocean coming up, News & Observer – Online, June 5, 2012. With regard to your May 29 article “Counties fight sea-level forecast,” the documented past and present are prologue to the future as regards coastal sea-level variability and rise. Dr. Leonard J. Pietrafesa, marine earth and atmospheric sciences, featured. 

Jun 10, 2012

Its The… 1mm “Super Computer”

Its The… 1mm “Super Computer”, Smart House, June 6, 2012. A teeny weeny PC with a gargantuan brain developed with a Sydney scientist has been revealed. The super is composed of 300 two-dimensional crystal beryllium quantum bits (qubits) hanging in space by magnetic and electric forces. NC State contributed to the project. 

Jun 10, 2012

Corn-Pest Resistance Study Sees Need for Larger Refuge

Corn-Pest Resistance Study Sees Need for Larger Refuge, Bloomberg Businessweek, June 5, 2012. Corn farmers planting genetically modified crops should use larger areas of conventional grain to slow the western corn rootworm beetle’s resistance to insect-repelling traits. Fred Gould, entomology, featured. 

Jun 7, 2012

Jolley: Five Minutes with Transglutaminase (TG) or “meat glue”

Jolley: Five Minutes with Transglutaminase (TG) or “meat glue”, CattleNetwork.com, June 1, 2012. Quite possibly those 15 minute experts in the general press used the term “meat glue” because they didn’t take the time to learn how to pronounce transglutaminase.  And some of the Chicken Little reporting signaled their use of fear tactics over the facts. Dr.… 

Jun 7, 2012

What explains North Carolina’s high jobless rate?

What explains North Carolina’s high jobless rate?, Bladen Journal, Apex Herald, June 1, 2012. Prior to the recession, North Carolina had an unemployment rate near 4.5 percent. At the worst point in the recession, the state’s jobless rate soared to 11.4 percent, tied for seventh highest in the nation. Dr. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economic, featured. 

Jun 7, 2012

Wildlife refuges boost value of nearby homes, study says

Wildlife refuges boost value of nearby homes, study says, Washington Business Journal, June 1, 2012. According to the study, conducted by economic researchers at North Carolina State University, homes within half a mile of a refuge and within eight miles of an urban center receive a 4 percent to 5 percent boost in value in the… 

Jun 7, 2012

Scientists Complete Most Comprehensive Genetic Analysis Yet of Corn

Scientists Complete Most Comprehensive Genetic Analysis Yet of Corn, ScienceDaily, June 3, 2012. Researchers at Cornell University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service have published the most comprehensive analysis on the corn genome. The work was a collaborative effort by scientists at 17 U.S. and foreign institutions that include North Carolina State University. Reports… 

Jun 7, 2012

Where do bedbugs come from?

Where do bedbugs come from?, Mother Nature Network, June 3, 2012. Bedbugs, tiny round copper-colored critters, feast on the blood of animals and humans. A recent study by entomologists at North Carolina State University showed that entire infestations of bedbugs can be started by just one or two founder insects. 

Jun 7, 2012

Ask SAM: Straight Answers

Ask SAM: Straight Answers, Winston-Salem Journal, June 2, 2012. Q: What are the small red bugs that look like ladybugs? Dr. Mike Waldvogel, entomology, featured. 

Jun 7, 2012

Duplin among N.C. Coop. Ext. centers recognized for farm safety work

Duplin among N.C. Coop. Ext. centers recognized for farm safety work, Sampson Independent, June 2, 2012. The Award for Excellence recognition included N.C. Cooperative Extension Agents from Duplin County for participation in the AgriSafe and Certified Save Farm program. Dr. Greg Cope, agromedicine, featured. 

Jun 7, 2012

Homeowners, Farmers Poised To Battle Kudzu Bugs

Homeowners, Farmers Poised To Battle Kudzu Bugs, WITN-TV – Online, June 2, 2012. Homeowners and soybean growers in North Carolina are witnessing a continuing invasion of kudzu bugs. Dominic Reisig, entomology, featured. 

Jun 7, 2012

Clinton, Annan Up Pressure on Syria

Clinton, Annan Up Pressure on Syria, Voice of America, June 7, 2012. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan led increased diplomatic pressure on Syria Thursday. Dr. Bob Moog,  political science, featured.