agriculture and life sciences
7 Fascinating NC Arthropods (That You’ve Never Heard Of)
Meet seven little critters that live around North Carolina -- and that you've probably never noticed.
5 (Not So Pretty) Fun Fish to Catch (and Eat) in North Carolina
These NC fish species aren't much to look at -- but they are fun to catch (and good to eat).
6 Ways North Carolina Will Be Different in 2050
The year 2050 seems distant, but it really isn’t. NC State economist Mike Walden predicts six ways North Carolina will change in the coming decades.
4 of North Carolina’s Oddest Pollinators (They Aren’t Bees)
An NC State entomologist lists four of North Carolina's oddest pollinators.
Researchers Gain Insight Into Chromosome Evolution in Flies
NC State researchers have shed new light on the evolution of fly chromosomes by identifying a gene indispensable for male survival in a devastating livestock pest species. What they found could have important implications for genetic pest control.
Researchers Devise New Way to Discern What Microbes Eat
New technique helps researchers determine food eaten by microbes.
It’s Not the Mayonnaise: Food Safety Myths & Summertime Food
Warm weather means picnics and outdoor get-togethers. Here are some tips on how to avoid making your friends and loved ones barf this summer.
What Happens If We Run Out? Pesticide Resistance Needs Attention, Large-Scale Study
How can we slow pest resistance to herbicides and pesticides? NC State researchers say large-scale studies are needed to test new strategies.
Think Chimpanzee Beds Are Dirtier Than Human Ones? Think Again
Study finds that chimpanzees appear to keep tidier sleeping arrangements than humans do.
NC State’s Rodolphe Barrangou Elected to National Academy of Sciences
CRISPR pioneer Rodolphe Barrangou has been elected to one of the world's most prestigious and influential scientific societies.