Nov 25, 2024 Yahoo! News

Is It OK to Put Warm Leftovers in the Fridge? The Answer Is Not What You’d Expect

To fully understand the answer to that question and the science behind it, I spoke to Dr. Benjamin Chapman, a food safety specialist, professor, and department head of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University. Dr. Chapman’s knowledge blew my misconceptions out of the water and has changed how I tackle food storage… 

Nov 25, 2024 Yahoo! News

New study shows Black women are 25% more likely to have C-sections, but why?

“These findings show that even the same doctors are treating Black patients differently,” wrote the authors — a trio of economics professors, Adriana Corredor-Waldron of North Carolina State University, Janet Currie of Princeton University, and Molly Schnell of Northwestern University. 

Nov 22, 2024 Well + Good

There’s a Big E.Coli Outbreak Tied to Beef in Restaurants

The particular type of E.coli in this recall—E. coli O157:H7—is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis (a.k.a. the stomach flu) in the U.S., says Benjamin Chapman, Ph.D., department head, professor, and food safety specialist at North Carolina State University. 

Nov 22, 2024 Futurity

What’s the best way to store leftovers?

Here, North Carolina State University food safety expert Savana Everhart Nunn explains how to reduce the risk of foodborne illness when putting away Thanksgiving leftovers. 

Nov 22, 2024 NBC News

The best duvet covers to shop, according to experts and editors

“Body temperature and comfortable bedding play a critical role in the quest for deep sleep,” says Dr. Kavita Mathur, an associate professor at North Carolina State University. 

Nov 22, 2024 FarmProgress

Tool helps Carolina farmers pick best soybeans for profit

In today’s tough farm economy, every tool is needed to manage uncertainty and stay in business. One new tool, BeanPACK, released Oct. 1 by North Carolina State University, will help state soybean growers pinpoint their best soybean maturity groups and planting dates. 

Nov 22, 2024 Grist

Rural water utilities in North Carolina are still reeling from Helene

Barring any changes, the region is at risk of simply rebuilding what it has, only to watch it all wash away in the next big flood, said Francis de los Reyes. He is an engineering professor at North Carolina State University who focuses on sanitation systems. He’d like to see communities move their water infrastructure… 

Nov 22, 2024 Business North Carolina

NCInnovation opens door for Chapel Hill, NC State research funding

UNC Chapel Hill and NC State account for about 80% of system research funding, reflecting their global reputations and robust, in-house programs to aid faculty. 

Nov 21, 2024 Women's Health

Can you eat expired yoghurt? Food safety experts weigh in

Despite its perks, though, it can be tricky to tell when this fermented favourite has gone from pleasantly tangy to straight-up sour — and unsafe to eat. So we turned to food safety specialist Benjamin Chapman, PhD, a professor at North Carolina State University to learn more. 

Nov 21, 2024 Yahoo! News

The Coywolf Is Part Dog, Part Wolf, Part Coyote

Another article published in 2015 using research conducted by North Carolina State University showed that basically all eastern coyotes in the country showed some degree of hybridization in their genetic makeup. 

Nov 21, 2024 ScienceDaily

Garden produce grown near Fayetteville works fluorochemical plant contains GenX, other PFAS

Residential garden produce grown near the Fayetteville Works fluorochemical plant can expose those who consume it to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a new study conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University, East Carolina University and the Colorado School of Mines. 

Nov 21, 2024 Phys.org

Hurricane exposure tied to rise in maternal mental health issues

“Our research highlights a critical gap: while we know the mental health impacts of single disasters, we’re only beginning to understand the effects of recurrent exposure especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women,” says Jen Runkle, corresponding author of the study and senior research scholar at NC State’s North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies. 

Nov 20, 2024 Advanced Biofuels

Finding Could Help Turn Trees Into Affordable, Greener Industrial Chemicals

Lignin, a polymer that makes trees rigid and resistant to degradation, has proven problematic. Now those NC State researchers know why: They’ve identified the specific molecular property of lignin — its methoxy content — that determines just how hard, or easy, it would be to use microbial fermentation to turn trees and other plants into industrial… 

Nov 20, 2024 Diverse Education

‘Need for Love More Profound, Harder than It’s Ever Been’

Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor of the Austin Community College District, spoke at the The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research’s tenth annual Dallas Herring Lecture on Tuesday. “The need for us to love is more profound today than it has ever been,” said Lowery-Hart. “But, because of those realities, leading with love is… 

Nov 19, 2024 Best in Business

Fluffy Popcorn Isn’t Actually Safe to Eat

Fluffy popcorn, a new online trend, incorporates boxed cake mix with butter and marshmallows to create a sweet treat. Raw flour in the mix can harbor bacteria that could cause food borne illnesses such as e. Coli and Salmonella. “Butter and marshmallows melt somewhere around 100 Fahrenheit which is not hot enough to kill any pathogens…