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Jul 1, 2024

The Science of Steak on the Grill

Did you know that grilling a steak involves science? Fire up the grill this weekend to see the Maillard reaction as the meat browns and grill marks appear. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 28, 2024

You Decide: What’s the Biggest Issue Facing the Country?

How will AI reshape the landscape of education and workforce development? Economist Mike Walden explores the possibilities. 
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Jun 26, 2024

It’s Peach Season in North Carolina

Bite into these mouthwatering photos and fresh facts about North Carolina's homegrown peaches. 
Rich Bonanno with two 4-H kids and Dalton Dockery

Jun 24, 2024

CALS Bids Bittersweet Goodbye to Rich Bonanno

Richard Bonanno has sat at the helm of NC State Extension, the university’s largest outreach unit, since 2016 – and his leadership has helped the organization flourish. This August he will transition to a new role as executive director for the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors. 
a time-lapse photograph shows fireflies as blurs of light in a meadow surrounded by trees at dusk.

Jun 21, 2024

Why Do Fireflies Light Up? And How Can I Bring More Fireflies to My Yard?

Fireflies start out as dragon-like predators before becoming a beautiful feature of summer evenings. 
Riley Lawson sitting and pointing to France on a map

Jun 20, 2024

Ph.D. Candidate Wins Fulbright to Develop Soil Sensors in France

Riley Lawson, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, will be spending the next academic year in France as a Fulbright. 
bees on a honey comb

Jun 19, 2024

Promoting a Honey Bee Haven

In recognition of National Pollinator Week, learn about the bustling lives of bees, how NC State is helping to promote and protect these essential pollinators, and what you can do to help. 
young men looking a specially designed tractor

Jun 19, 2024

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Programs Continue to Shine in Rankings

The graduate program in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering has ranked No. 3 in the nation according to the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. 
a ladybug sits on a leaf

Jun 14, 2024

Do Bugs Burp?

It all depends on what we mean when we say “burp.” Urban entomologist Aram Mikaelyan explains. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 14, 2024

You Decide: Should We Worry About The Declining Birth Rate?

The birth rate has been falling globally and in the United States. Economist Mike Walden explores how a shrinking population could impact communities now and in the future.