Research

Sep 15, 2016

Project Promises New, Sustainable Tools for Fight Against Stink Bug

You may not think you're interested in the stink bug, until you learn how they can damage some of your favorite types of tree fruits, vegetables and nuts.

Sep 15, 2016

NC State Studies Roadway Waste

Does a common highway maintenance operation cause environmental damage? NC State's Biological and Agricultural Engineering faculty investigate.

Sep 15, 2016

New Tech Promises to Boost Electric Vehicle Efficiency, Range

Thanks to a recent NC State research breakthrough, electric vehicles may get more efficient and boast greater range.

Sep 13, 2016

Study Reveals Soil Influence on Well Water Manganese Levels

A recent study on soil's influence on manganese levels of well water hits home for residents of central North Carolina.

Sep 12, 2016

Lightweight, Wearable Tech Efficiently Converts Body Heat to Electricity

Lightweight, wearable sensors created at NC State are powered by your body -- not batteries.

Sep 8, 2016

Gates Grant Helps NC State Solve Molecular Mysteries

Cassava is a vegetable that accounts for more than a third of human calorie consumption in Africa. But what disease is leading to major losses of this crop?

Sep 7, 2016

Do Teachers’ Climate Change Beliefs Influence Students?

An NC State researcher finds the answer at middle schools in North Carolina.

Aug 22, 2016

NC State research reveals severe lack of personal care product regulation

The Technician newspaper features NC State researcher Heather Patisaul's work on impacts of chemicals on the human body.

Aug 22, 2016

People-First Tourism Drives Local, Sustainable Tourism

A feature article from the Technician reveals how NC State's People-First Tourism bypasses retail monopolies to connects tourists with microentrepreneurs.

Aug 18, 2016

Research Reveals Air Quality Impacts Of Football Tailgating

NC State researchers found that air pollution rises in tailgating lots before and after major football games most often due to large charcoal grills, old generators and idling vehicles.