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Dec 4, 2025

New Statistical Tools Sharpen the Search for Causal DNA Changes in Livestock

New statistical framework could help identify genes that influence important livestock traits.
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Dec 3, 2025

Reducing the Nutrient Load

Last year, thanks to the Community Collaborative Research Grant (CCRG) Program from North Carolina Sea Grant, the NC Water Resources Research Institute, and the Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology & Science, researchers examined hybrid constructed wetlands as part of a solution for our state’s impaired watersheds. The CCRG Program is currently accepting proposals.
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Dec 3, 2025

Do Bugs Fly in the Windows of High-Rise Apartments?

How high does an apartment need to be above ground level before insects stop flying into your home?
A corn earworm caterpillar on an ear of corn.

Dec 1, 2025

Crop Pests Can Develop ‘Fighter-Jet Wings’ After Eating Specific Mix of Corn

Consuming a blend of toxic Bt corn and non-toxic corn can give corn earworm moths longer, more narrow and more tapered wings that can send them long distances.
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Dec 1, 2025

Why Researchers Are Studying Lipid Levels in Chimpanzee Blood

The research holds value for zoos, wildlife conservation and – maybe – human health.

Nov 26, 2025

The North Carolina Christmas Tree Industry is Still Going Strong

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes Christmas tree shopping. With tariffs and extreme weather putting pressure on local growers and overseas importers alike, many shoppers are wondering what to expect when buying a tree this year. In the mountains of North Carolina, where Christmas trees are grown, Hurricane Helene brought devastating…
A decorative sign with the words "Office of Post Award Financial Services" on it

Nov 26, 2025

Announcing the Office of Post Award Financial Services and New Strategic Structure

Effective January 2026, the Office of Contracts and Grants will be known as the Office of Post Award Financial Services (OPAFS), a name that more accurately reflects its core mission: providing dedicated financial administration and financial compliance oversight for sponsored projects after receipt of an award.
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Nov 20, 2025

How Modified Robotic Prosthetics Could Help Address Hip, Back Problems for Amputees

The new approach can help address health challenges associated with an amputation.
Dr. Ravi Kulkarni in white lab coat and blue gloves works in his lab.

Nov 20, 2025

Talking Turkey Health with an NC State Avian Immunology Expert

The U.S. poultry industry will sell half a year’s worth of turkeys this month alone for Thanksgiving, and with North Carolina being the nation’s second-largest turkey producer, keeping the birds healthy is critical.

Aerial image shows cities as a pattern of lights sprawling across a wide area

Nov 19, 2025

How a New Modeling Method Could Make Energy Systems More Efficient – Even in an Uncertain Future

The new method helps policymakers determine which parts of an energy system have the biggest impact and merit extra attention.