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Mar 31, 2025

Curly Leaves Burn Fast and Hot

In a new paper co-authored by 2019-20 Global Change Research Fellow Sam Flake, researchers have been able to separate the effect of leaf shape from leaf size to better understand fire behavior.
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Mar 31, 2025

PFAS From Fluorochemical Plant Found in Dust of Nearby Homes

PFAS associated with a nearby fluorochemical plant is in the household dust of homes located in Cumberland and Bladen counties.

Mar 28, 2025

Why scientists are worried about weasels

Researchers often use camera traps to monitor the health of mammal populations by observing their natural habitats. But weasels are so sneaky they’re rarely caught on camera – leaving scientists with some questions and concerns.
Image of four-step process of capturing microplastics from water.

Mar 26, 2025

New Water Microcleaners Self-Disperse, Capture Microplastics and Float Up for Removal

Proof-of-concept work uses unique, safe particles to remove microplastics in a single cycle.
Ge Yang dressed in a blue lab coat and wearing glasses and purple gloves works in his lab.

Mar 25, 2025

NE Professor Ge Yang Becomes NAI Senior Member

Yang, a full professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering (NE), conducts research at the intersection of nuclear engineering, materials science, chemical engineering and electrical engineering.
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Mar 24, 2025

Research Advances the Next Wave of Aquaculture

Researchers in the Department of Applied Ecology are using an innovative method for rearing striped bass, aiming to make aquaculture of the species more efficient.
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Mar 24, 2025

Novel Material Holds Promise for Tech to Convert CO2 Into Fuel

Researchers have developed a novel combination of materials that have organic and inorganic properties, with the goal of using them in technologies that convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into a liquid fuel.
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Mar 17, 2025

Researchers Demonstrate New Technique for Boosting Plant Growth with Bacteria

The work paves the way for crop applications that make use of these beneficial bacteria in conjunction with agrochemicals.
Computerized image of layered hybrid perovskites (LHPs) down to the atomic level. Image shows light green rods radiating outward from a spherical shape on a dark green background.

Mar 14, 2025

Engineering LHPs for Next-Gen LEDs

A new technique developed at NC State allows researchers to engineer layered hybrid perovskites (LHPs) down to the atomic level, opening up the door to creating materials tailored for use in next-generation printed LEDs and lasers.
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Mar 14, 2025

To Heal, Just Add Water

Researchers at NC State University have helped develop a new battery-powered bandage that speeds up the healing process.