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Second West Nile death and three new cases reported across the state

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.

Sep 9, 2012

National drought could force local food prices to rise

National drought could force local food prices to rise, Wilmington Star-News, Sept. 10, 2012. Food prices are likely to increase for North Carolina grocery shoppers in the near future. The culprit, experts said, is the lingering effects of catastrophic drought conditions. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Sep 9, 2012

Exposure to chemical fosters anxiety

Exposure to chemical fosters anxiety, Sify.com, Times of India et al, Sept. 9, 2012. Exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) early in life tends to foster anxiety by altering gene expression in a brain area which detects and respond to signals of danger and threats, says a study. Heather Patisaul, biology, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

New breed of ruffi-ant found in Manhattan

New breed of ruffi-ant found in Manhattan, New York Post, Sept. 2, 2012. The Big Apple has long had its unique style of bagel and distinct “New Yawk” accent. Now it has its own species of ant. Rob Dunn, biology, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Drought doesn’t have to soak your wallet

Drought doesn’t have to soak your wallet, McClatchy, Sept. 5, 2012. The Midwestern drought making headlines now will eventually hit consumers in the supermarket checkout line. Mike Walden, agricultural and resource economics, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

NC State to Lead Nanotechnology Research Initiative to Develop Self-Powered Health Monitoring Devices

NC State to Lead Nanotechnology Research Initiative to Develop Self-Powered Health Monitoring Devices, AzoNanotechnology, Bioportfolio, et al, Sept. 6, 2012. North Carolina State University will head a national nanotechnology research initiative to develop self-powered devices to monitor people’s health and know the impact of surrounding environment. Veena Misra, electrical and computer engineering, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

A Blueprint For ‘Affective’ Aggression

A Blueprint For ‘Affective’ Aggression, RedOrbit, et al, Sept. 5, 2012. A North Carolina State University researcher has created a roadmap to areas of the brain associated with affective aggression in mice. Troy Ghashghaei, molecular biomedical sciences, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Taxpayers pick up tab for political pep rallies at conventions

Taxpayers pick up tab for political pep rallies at conventions, WRAL, Aug. 31, 2012. From the venues to the security to transportation, the Republican and Democratic conventions cost a lot of money, and taxpayers pick up a chunk of the tab. Steve Greene, political science, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Surveillance spyware program spreadin…

Surveillance spyware program spreading, Metro Calgary, Toronto Star, Aug. 31, 2012. Researchers say a tracking program marketed as a way for governments to track criminals is being used for broader surveillance. Xuxian Jiang, computer science, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Nutritionists Offer Up Pet Food Talking Points for Vets

Nutritionists Offer Up Pet Food Talking Points for Vets, Veterinary Practice News, Aug. 31, 2012. When it comes to pet food, sometimes the patient is the best evidence of nutritional quality, experts say. Rebecca Remillard, veterinary nutrition service, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

New, Less Expensive Nanolithography Technique Developed

New, Less Expensive Nanolithography Technique Developed, RedOrbit, R&D Magazine, et al, Aug. 31, 2012. Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new nanolithography technique that is less expensive than other approaches and can be used to create technologies with biomedical applications. Albena Ivanisevic, materials science, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Despite Drought, Some Corn Farmers Reap Bounty

Despite Drought, Some Corn Farmers Reap Bounty, NPR, Aug. 30, 2012. For every farmer who is hurting this year during the drought, others are benefiting. Ron Heiniger, crop science, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Researchers take full control of cockroach’s movement, turn it into a wireless sensor

Researchers take full control of cockroach’s movement, turn it into a wireless sensor, Engadget, Sept. 6, 2012. Built-in power supply? Check. Ability to survive anything? Check. Easy to control? Okay, anyone who’s had a cockroach as an uninvited houseguest knows that’s not the case. Alpert Bozkurt, electrical engineering, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Scientists develop remote control system for cockroaches

Scientists develop remote control system for cockroaches, Gizmag, et al, Sept. 6, 2012. Much to the annoyance of home-owners everywhere, cockroaches are amazingly tough, and they’re able to squeeze into remarkably small spaces. Alpert Bozkurt, electrical engineering, featured. 

Sep 7, 2012

Pet adoption can cost a lot more than you might think – USATODAY.com

Pet adoption can cost a lot more than you might think , USA Today, Sept. 4, 2012. Pet adoption can cost a lot more than you might think.  Jay Levine, Vet Med, featured. 

Aug 30, 2012

Second West Nile death and three new cases reported across the state

Second West Nile death and three new cases reported across the state, News & Observer, Aug. 30, 2012. A second person has died of West Nile virus, and three other new human cases have been reported in North Carolina. Michael Reiskind, entomology, featured.