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Nov 21, 2024

NC State Veterinary Medicine Experts Work to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

An estimated 1.27 million deaths around the world each year are caused by antimicrobial resistance, and addressing its challenges requires a One Health approach. The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, through its research and clinical care, is at the heart of the effort.

a person wearing a red shirt holds several sweet potatoes

Nov 20, 2024

Digging Up Roots: How North Carolina Modernized the Sweetpotato Industry

As you enjoy a slice of sweetpotato pie or a scoop of sweetpotato casserole this holiday season, stop and give thanks to the NC State University researchers who helped make the tasty root vegetable a year-round crop.

Nov 19, 2024

Study Shows Maternal Mental Health Affected When Exposed to Multiple Hurricanes

Hurricanes can affect pregnant women’s mental health according to a new study by NC State’s North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS).

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Nov 12, 2024

Machine Learning Predicts Highest-Risk Groundwater Sites to Improve Water Quality Monitoring

The new tool allows regulators and public health authorities to prioritize specific aquifers for water quality testing.

Nov 7, 2024

Taking a Systems Approach to Sustainability Research at NC State

Professor Karen Leonas prides herself in actionable research that is ready for real-world applications.

Nov 6, 2024

Chancellor Woodson Announces Pilot Projects and Executive Committees To Improve Research Infrastructure

Based on recommendations from the three Research Administration and Support Services task forces, Chancellor Woodson selected nine pilot projects to improve research infrastructure at NC State.

Much-magnified image of the root-know nematode

Nov 4, 2024

Toward Faster Nematode Test Results

Plant-parasitic nematodes that feed on crops cause an estimated $80 billion to $157 billion in damage around the world each year. Two North Carolina State University faculty members aim to help…

Oct 31, 2024

Satellite imagery may help protect coastal forests from climate change

A new study from NC State University and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) details how satellite imagery may help identify forested areas that are at risk due to sea-level rise caused by climate change.

Randy Woodson discusses horticultural research in front of a row of plants inside the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center.

Oct 30, 2024

Woodson Has Built Legacy of Research Excellence

During his 14-year tenure, Chancellor Randy Woodson has catalyzed NC State University’s research enterprise.

Oct 28, 2024

Zom-bees, Mummies and Vampire Mites: Three Tales of Haunted Hives

David Tarpy and Brad Metz in Applied Ecology reveal three spooky enemies of the western honey bee, including zombifying parasites, mummifying fungi and vampire mites.