Jul 6, 2023 New York Times

Is Organic Cotton Really Better? A Shopper’s Guide

“It’s a myth that organic cotton results in softer, higher-quality fabrics,” said Kavita Mathur, PhD, an associate professor at the department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles. 

Jul 6, 2023 WUNC

NC State researchers: Dinosaur discovery key to understanding past and future

Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a new dinosaur species in Utah. Named Iani smithi, the plant-eating dinosaur was a relative of duck-billed dinosaurs and lived during a period of rapid climate change. 

Jul 6, 2023 GreenBiz

As states shift to clean energy, here’s how corporations can support that agenda

A recent national report from the NC Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University found 20 states have set clean or renewable energy standards or goals to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. 

Jul 6, 2023 Hickory Daily Record

How to get rid of gnats and fruit flies around your home

“True gnats in your house are typically going to be darked-winged fungus gnats that want wet potting soil. They’re more closely related to mosquitoes,” said Matt Bertone, director of the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic at North Carolina State University. “Fruit flies are more closely related to houseflies.” 

Jul 6, 2023 WRAL TechWire

3D metal printing breakthrough: Researchers create metallic gel for use at room temperature

“3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing, but we’re not aware of previous technologies that allowed you to print 3D metal objects at room temperature in a single step,” says Michael Dickey, co-corresponding author of a paper on the work and the Camille & Henry Dreyfus Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University.… 

Jul 5, 2023 Interesting Engineering

Scientists create highly conductive metallic gel for 3D printing at room temperature

Now a team of scientists from North Carolina State University, Northwestern Polytechnical University, and Tianjin University have reported 3D printing solid metal objects at room temperature in one step! 

Jul 5, 2023 BNN

Pets Near PFAS Manufacturing Plant Show Disturbing Levels of Toxic Chemicals, Raising Health Concerns

Scott Belcher, a co-author of the study and a researcher at North Carolina State University, emphasized that these results provide concrete evidence of the detrimental impact of PFAS exposure on both animals and humans. 

Jul 5, 2023 The Messenger

Toxic Chemical Levels Surge in Pets Living Near North Carolina Manufacturing Plant

The study found that PFAS were present in every blood sample, shedding light on the health impacts of PFAS exposure on the liver and kidney function of horses and dogs. The researchers utilized animals from Gray’s Creek, North Carolina, whose owners volunteered to participate in the study, according to a release from North Carolina State… 

Jul 5, 2023 The Guardian

High levels of toxic chemicals in pets living near US manufacturing plant

PFAS were present in all 32 dog and 31 horse blood samples checked, and the findings provide evidence that human and animal exposures to the chemicals impacts their bodies, said Scott Belcher, a North Carolina State University researcher and co-author. 

Jul 5, 2023 Forests News

New accounting methods could rebuild confidence in forest carbon markets

“There is essentially a contract involved where some parties promise to reduce forest carbon emissions, and other parties promise to provide recognition, rewards, or compensation for that, so we need an accounting system to implement the contract,” said Erin Sills, a professor of forest economics at North Carolina State University and a CIFOR-ICRAF senior associate. 

Jul 3, 2023 Women's Health

Can You Eat Expired Eggs? Food Safety Experts Weigh In

Sell-by dates are “not related to the safety of the egg whatsoever,” says food safety specialist Benjamin Chapman, PhD, professor at North Carolina State University. Instead, it’s more about flavor. “Once the date has passed, the egg loses its peak quality based on shelf life studies and consumer test preferences,” he explains. 

Jul 3, 2023 The Hill

Tribal nations push for seats at the table in Colorado River negotiations

Eric Edwards, an assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics at North Carolina State University, and his colleagues recently published a study showing that tribal nations are likely only using a fraction of their entitlements — and are thereby sacrificing hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year. 

Jul 3, 2023 Business World

Another Artificial Sweetener Under Scanner: May Cause Potential DNA Damage And Leaky Gut

Following the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the potentially cancer-causing nature of aspartame, a new study conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University has revealed that sucralose can produce a chemical called sucralose-6-acetate during digestion, which has genotoxic properties, meaning it can damage DNA. 

Jul 3, 2023 Yahoo! News

From January 6th Rioters To Black Lives Matter Protests Artificial Intelligence Is Becoming An Integral Part Of Law Enforcement

A North Carolina State University report published in February outlines the potential for AI technology to either bridge or deepen the divide between police and the public. 

Jul 3, 2023 Washington Post

Study maps potential African swine fever outbreak in southeastern U.S.

The scientists used a tool called PigSpread to model how an outbreak might play out. Developed by North Carolina State University veterinary researchers, the program allows researchers to estimate how effective various interventions might be.