Apr 24, 2024 NPR

Animals are stressed during eclipses. But not for the reason you think

This month’s total solar eclipse is behind us, but researchers in various fields are just beginning to make sense of the data they collected during totality, including biologist Adam Hartstone-Rose. He led a study of animal behavior during the eclipse at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas, and he set out to answer one big… 

Apr 24, 2024 USA Today

Where are the cicadas? Use this interactive map to find Brood XIX, Brood XIII in 2024

Annual cicadas, which are dark green to black with green wing veins, are typically larger than periodical cicadas, which are recognizable for their red eyes, red legs and red wing veins, according to North Carolina State University Extension. 

Apr 24, 2024 Chronicle of Higher Education

The Politically Invincible Chancellor

But during Woodson’s long tenure, the university has quietly burnished its academic reputation. Among its scholarly wins: increasing the selectivity of the students it admits, improving graduation rates, hiring world-class professors, and attracting tens of millions more in research dollars. 

Apr 23, 2024 WGN

The Future of Fashion: Waste is the new cotton

“The article mostly focuses on the potential of agricultural residues, as these waste sources have well-documented volumes and could serve as a good solution to the shortage of fiber in the United States,” explains PhD candidate Ryen Frazier, who led the research on this topic. Ryen’s work is part of a larger research consortium named… 

Apr 23, 2024 Gaston Gazette

Are there ‘murder hornets’ in North Carolina? What to know about the Asian giants.

First of all, were able to confirm that our photographer did not find a “murder hornet.” Director of NCSU’s Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Matt Bertone told the Citizen Times that the photos in question were photos of a European hornet, which are common in N.C. 

Apr 23, 2024 Textile World

NC State Researchers Use Machine Learning To Create a Fabric-Based Touch Sensor

A new study from NC State University combines three-dimensional embroidery techniques with machine learning to create a fabric-based sensor that can control electronic devices through touch. 

Apr 23, 2024 Washington Post

Don’t flush trees down the toilet. Use this toilet paper instead.

Like virgin hardwoods, bamboo tends to have long fibers, which bond more easily to create a stronger sheet, said Richard Venditti, a professor of paper science and engineering at North Carolina State University. 

Apr 22, 2024 Ars Technica

The GMO tooth microbe that is supposed to prevent cavities

 “Without human trials, you really can’t determine whether it’s safe or efficacious,” said Jennifer Kuzma, a professor and co-director of the Genetic Engineering and Society Center at North Carolina State University. 

Apr 22, 2024 Impo Magazine

EPA Sets First-Ever Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

“It’s that accumulation that’s the problem,” said Scott Belcher, a North Carolina State University professor who researches PFAS toxicity. “Even tiny, tiny, tiny amounts each time you take a drink of water over your lifetime is going to keep adding up, leading to the health effects.” 

Apr 22, 2024 South Florida Reporter

Five Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Dealing with the Loss of a Family Member

A recent study by North Carolina State University confirms the benefits of engaging in different activities. These activities improve the emotional status of those who have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one.  

Apr 22, 2024 Washington Post

Timber companies claim carbon credits for trees they don’t cut down

“Maybe they’re deliberately exaggerated,” said Erin Sills, an environmental economist at North Carolina State University. “But it’s also perhaps because project developers are trying to predict the future. That’s never possible.” 

Apr 19, 2024 WCNC-TV Charlotte

NC State researchers predict above-average hurricane season

A changing weather pattern and a warming planet are leading researchers to predict a very active hurricane season this year. Researchers at North Carolina State University predict a higher-than-usual 2024 hurricane season in the Atlantic basin, according to a forecast outlook released by the school this week. 

Apr 19, 2024 Futurity

Tweaked Science Textbook Diagrams Boost Student Understanding

“We were shocked by the study results,” says Jennifer Landin, an associate teaching professor of biological sciences at North Carolina State University and corresponding author of the study published in the journal Education Sciences. 

Apr 19, 2024 Hackster

Fashionably Functional Clothing

Fortunately, practical textile-based wearable electronics may soon be a reality. A team at North Carolina State University has developed a method that allows them to incorporate fabric-based pressure sensors into clothing. Pressure sensors can be used for all sorts of applications, from acting as a button or keyboard to sensing the wearer’s movements. Their system… 

Apr 19, 2024 Newsweek

Atlantic Faces ‘Concerning’ Increase in Storms This Hurricane Season

The predictions from researchers at North Carolina State University mark a notable increase in several averages, according to a university statement. The long-term average for named storms, which is calculated between 1951 and 2023, is 11, while the more recent average, which is calculated between 1994 and 2023, is 14. The research was led by…