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Oct 11, 2011

On rare butterflies, microbes — and more

Endangered butterflies that persist in the presence of bombs and beavers; microbes and other "monsters" at home; spiders and people's fear of the eight-legged creatures: These are among the topics biologist Rob Dunn explores in his latest popular essays. 

Oct 11, 2011

Who has suffered most?

The latest household income numbers from the Census were just released, and they don’t paint a pretty picture. In 2010, household income continued to fall. N.C. State University economist considers what the Census shows for richer, middle-income and poorer-income households. 

Oct 10, 2011

Is Social Security a Ponzi scheme

In a recent national political discussion Social Security was referred to as a Ponzi scheme. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what this means and whether it's accurate. 

Oct 7, 2011

Living longer and working less

Many say the sizes and ages of population groups as well as factors like birth and death rates determine many of our economic outcomes. How do such demographic factors affect us today? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Oct 6, 2011

Mackay wins North Carolina award

Dr. Trudy Mackay is among a group of distinguished North Carolinians who will receive the North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor the state bestows, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at the N. C. Museum of History. 

Oct 6, 2011

Goodnight Irene: Dealing with storm damage at Pamlico field lab

The tireless work of University Field Lab employees and students helped repair damage from Hurricane Irene at the Pamlico Aquaculture Field Laboratory and save thousands of fish. 

Oct 6, 2011

Unseen interest rates

Interest rates are as low as they have been in many decades. But is that good or bad? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Oct 5, 2011

CALS/Ross University agreement increases vet school opportunities for N.C. State students

The Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have signed an agreement designed to streamline the application process for N.C. State students interested in attending vet school at Ross. 

Oct 5, 2011

The big economic battle

Politicians are divided over what should be done to help the struggling economy. One source of disagreement is over whether the federal government should spend more or should concentrate on spending less and reducing the deficit. But N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says the disagreement isn't just about politics -- it's also about economics. 

Oct 4, 2011

Mari Chinn honored with engineering award

Dr. Mari Chinn, associate professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, received the American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers' 2011 A.W. Farrall Young Educator Award.