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Feb 3, 2012

Thoroughly modern maladies

Manmade chemicals have become nearly ubiquitous. They are found in the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. But are they safe? It’s a big, complicated question with implications for human health, the environment and the economy. And it’s a question that many CALS life scientists are addressing. One of them is Dr. Heather Patisaul. 

Feb 3, 2012

Taking a bite out of mosquito-borne viruses

The mosquito-borne virus that causes an estimated 300 million dengue fever infections each year is considered one of the world’s biggest health threats. But thanks to a discovery by CALS biochemists, a promising vaccine is in the pipeline. 

Feb 3, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Is manufacturing back?

Is manufacturing headed back to being a dominant part of the U.S. and North Carolina economies? Mike Walden discusses. 

Feb 3, 2012

An energy game-changer

Energy will continue to be an issue in both the country and the world in coming decades. Is there some energy source or technology on the horizon that might quickly change the energy market? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says yes -- and it's natural gas. 

Feb 2, 2012

Nobel Laureate, international entrepreneur headline research conference

Nobel Laureate and distinguished MIT professor Dr. Phillip A. Sharp and Juan Enriquez, best-selling author and leading authority on the global impact of life sciences, will headline the conference “Stewards of the Future: Research for Human Health and Global Sustainability” at North Carolina State University. 

Feb 2, 2012

Micropropagation and Repository Unit recognized with McLaughlin Award

N.C. State's Micropropagation and Repository Unit has been recognized with the 2012 Foil McLaughlin Award, which notes work that impacts North Carolina's seed industry. 

Feb 2, 2012

Measuring indebtedness

There has been much concern about the levels of debt held by households, but how exactly do we measure this debt? Are there alternative methods? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Feb 1, 2012

NCDA&CS offers Speakers Bureau

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is starting a Speakers Bureau to help organizations learn more about agriculture, agribusiness and NCDA&CS, and their importance to the state. 

Feb 1, 2012

Daubert named department head

Dr. Christopher Daubert has been named head of North Carolina State University’s Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. 

Feb 1, 2012

Big economic issues

The economy will be front and center in this year’s political campaigns. Are there any big economic issues that are at the heart of all the debates we’ll hear? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.