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Feb 3, 2026

Bartonella, Babesia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A pilot study has found evidence of Bartonella and Babesia infection in almost half of 50 blood samples from patients suffering chronic fatigue syndrome. 

Nov 7, 2025

Will Tariffs Impact Your Holiday Shopping?

The holiday season is ramping up and shopping lists are getting longer by the day, but many of us are wondering how recently imposed tariffs could affect our holiday plans. To get answers, we sat down with Rob Handfield, Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State.  The Abstract: Could… 

Oct 6, 2025

Setting Health Standards for Sharks

How do veterinarians know what the health standards are for sharks? 

Jun 10, 2025

Turtle Crossing: Study Identifies Local Hot Spots for Turtle/Car Collisions

If you're in one of these nine hotspots, keep an eye out for turtles! 

Mar 3, 2025

Eggshells Point to Diverse Dino Ecosystem in North America

Lindsay Zanno explains what fossilized eggshells can tell us about life in the Late Cretaceous period. 

Nov 22, 2024

A Whale of a (Hearing) Test

How do you test a whale's hearing? Craig Harms walks us through it. 

Nov 4, 2024

What Cancer Rates Across Animal Species Could Tell Us About Human Health

In the animal kingdom, size and gestation length can impact cancer risk. 

Oct 16, 2024

‘Old’ Star Could Provide New Insights into Star Evolution

A newly discovered star could challenge some models of how stars evolve and the way they produce elements as they age. 

Aug 26, 2024

Cell-Free DNA, ‘Spider-Man’ Neutrophils, and Sepsis in Foals

Study finds a common biomarker of infection isn't present in sick newborn foals. 

Aug 13, 2024

Three Actions and a Tool to Cut Methane Emissions and Slow Global Warming

Researchers examine rising methane levels and create a tool to help countries find cost-effective ways to reduce methane. 

Jul 10, 2024

Fires and Climate are Changing. Science Needs to Change too.

Fire scientists are working on ways to best address the challenges of wildfire and climate. 

Jun 18, 2024

Baby, it’s Hot Outside. New Toolkit to Help Reduce Heat-Related Health Problems

the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) has issued a heat action plan toolkit for local governments to help their citizens avoid heat-related injury. 

Apr 15, 2024

Why Figuring Out How Potassium Is Destroyed in Stars Is Important to Understanding the Universe

If you want to know where elements come from, look to the stars. 

Mar 4, 2024

Using Stats to Protect Oceans

Shu Yang and Brian Reich use statistics to determine whether conservation efforts are working. 

Feb 22, 2024

What Frogs Can Tell Us About Our Intestines

Frogs can help us understand why our intestines sometimes don't develop as they should.