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2021 Hurricane Season Will Be Active, NC State Researchers Predict

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Nikhil Milind sitting outside, holding his ukulele.

Jul 6, 2021

NC State’s 4th Churchill Scholar Prepares for Deep Dive Into Genetics

Nikhil Milind, who graduated this year, is going to Cambridge University to continue his studies into links between human genetics and diseases. 
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Jun 21, 2021

‘Pack Ice’ Tectonics Reveal Venus’ Geological Secrets

Venus' surface shows evidence of tectonic motion that could mean the planet is still geologically active. 
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Jun 21, 2021

Common Perovskite Superfluoresces at High Temperatures

A common perovskite's superfluorescent properties may make it useful for quantum computing. 
NC State's belltower with the rising sun

Jun 17, 2021

Drought Diminishes After Early June Deluges

Has the recent rain put a dent in N.C.'s drought? The State Climate Office explains. 
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Jun 14, 2021

NASA is returning to Venus to learn how it became a hot poisonous wasteland

Paul Byrne on why exploring Venus is vital to understanding the past - and possibly the future - of Earth 
NC State gateway at sunset

Jun 9, 2021

10 Earn NSF Early-Career Awards

Faculty members in five colleges are recognized by the National Science Foundation for the quality of their research as well as their leadership potential. 

May 21, 2021

Forensic Lab To Work With National Missing and Unidentified Persons System

NC State will help to bring closure to cases around the country. 
Michael Evans stands behind the counter of 321 Coffee for a portrait.

May 12, 2021

Coffee and Statistics To Go

The online Master of Statistics program allowed Michael Evans to pursue a degree while working at 321 Coffee. 
Jean Ferman and Gabriel Montague talk on a bench outside of Hunt Library.

May 11, 2021

‘That’s What Virgos Do’: Meet #NCState21 Best Friends Jean and Gabriel

As part of our graduation video series, meet two grads whose friendship was written in the stars. 
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May 10, 2021

Invasive Species Alters Marine Community, Interferes in Recovery Following Natural Disasters

Clavelina oblonga is an invasive species that reduces diversity in marine fouling communities and interferes with post-disaster recovery. 
A vaccine card, an NC State-branded bandage and a syringe containing the Janssen vaccine

May 3, 2021

Behind the Scenes of COVID-19 Vaccine Review

An NC State statistician who is helping review COVID-19 vaccine trials answers questions about the work of the Data and Safety Monitoring Board. 
Hurricane Dorian, 2019

Apr 29, 2021

Model Could Create Hurricane Forecasts up to 18 Months in Advance

A new model incorporates machine learning and could enable longer-range hurricane forecasts. 
NC State Belltower lit from below with red lighting.

Apr 22, 2021

Students Win Prestigious Goldwater Scholarships

Two NC State students have been awarded Goldwater Scholarships, joining the ranks of the brightest undergraduate researchers in the nation. 
NC State Goldwater Scholar Jack Featherstone leans against a railing.

Apr 16, 2021

From Landslides to Asteroids, Scholar Wants to Understand It All

2021 Goldwater Scholar Jack Featherstone conducts research into the physics of phenomena on Earth and in outer space. 
A satellite image of the North Atlantic with 5 active hurricanes on September 14.

Apr 14, 2021

2021 Hurricane Season Will Be Active, NC State Researchers Predict

There will be 15 to 18 named storms developing in the Atlantic basin this year, researchers predict.