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Can Bees Recognize Faces?

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Pam Outen

Feb 27, 2025

Teaching Kitchen Named for Outen After 50-Plus-Year Career

Pam Outen, the former host of Pam’s Kitchen, retired in January after a 50-plus year career in NC State Extension. 
Leafless trees in a Western North Carolina apple orchard in the winter.

Feb 26, 2025

Blooms of Spring Kick Off Helene Recovery

North Carolina’s apple crop, the seventh largest in the nation, suffered a severe blow in the aftermath of September’s Hurricane Helene, losing about 20% of its annual production. Growers are now preparing for the next phase of recovery as spring approaches. 
NC State Memorial Belltower

Feb 17, 2025

2024-25 University Faculty Scholars Named

Three CALS professors are among NC State’s 2024-25 class of University Faculty Scholars, a designation for early- and mid-career faculty in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond. 
Julie Mann, new executive director for NCFIL.

Jan 27, 2025

New NC Food Innovation Lab Director Named 

Julie Mann, a food science veteran with 30+ years of experience, seeks to bring wellness to the masses and innovative options to the market as the new director of the NC Food Innovation Lab. 
Vanessa Woods stands in a greenhouse full of green, tropical plants.

Jan 6, 2025

Indoor Species

Vanessa Woods, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Horticultural Science, is delving into what drives the human desire to be around nature and the benefits of the natural world on human well-being. 
Afternoon sunlight streams through the fall foliage at Wolf Plaza

Dec 2, 2024

9 CALS Faculty Named 2024-25 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State has announced its 2024-25 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators, which includes nine CALS faculty from seven departments. 
a cook is holding an uncooked turkey on a roasting pan. i hope the cook took steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Oct 16, 2024

How Do I Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey (Without Making People Barf)?

How should you thaw a turkey? How can I tell when the turkey is ready? Our food safety expert answers these questions and more. 
Howling Cow Ice Cream Caramel Mocha Latte

Oct 15, 2024

The Provost Picks a Winner with New Howling Cow Ice Cream Flavor

If you scream for ice cream, you’ll have a Howling Cow over Caramel Mocha Latte, the latest flavor from NC State’s favorite creamery. Caramel Mocha Latte — the Provost’s Pick — came from a collaboration between Howling Cow and Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden, and will make its debut at the N.C. State Fair Oct. 17-27. 
Image shows a flatworm, which resembles a shiny, brown piece of stretched taffy

Sep 24, 2024

New Predatory Flatworm Discovered in Southeastern United States

The new species appears to be a predator that feeds on other soft-bodied organisms, such as earthworms and slugs. 
bees on a honeycomb

Jul 23, 2024

Can Bees Recognize Faces?

Yep, bees can recognize faces. But do they use this ability? David Tarpy explains.