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Belltower lit red against a night sky

Jun 30, 2021

Three Sciences Faculty Honored With University Professorships

Three faculty members in the College of Sciences at NC State have been honored by the university with professorships of distinction that recognize top scholarly work. 
Venus

Jun 21, 2021

‘Pack Ice’ Tectonics Reveal Venus’ Geological Secrets

Venus’ surface shows evidence of tectonic motion that could mean the planet is still geologically active. 
Venus

Jun 14, 2021

NASA is returning to Venus to learn how it became a hot poisonous wasteland

Paul Byrne on why exploring Venus is vital to understanding the past – and possibly the future – of Earth 
C. oblonga

May 10, 2021

Invasive Species Alters Marine Community, Interferes in Recovery Following Natural Disasters

Clavelina oblonga is an invasive species that reduces diversity in marine fouling communities and interferes with post-disaster recovery. 
A screenshot of a Zoom meeting with the WxChallenge team members holding up wolf hands

May 9, 2021

NC State Wins North American Meteorology Championship

A team of student and faculty meteorologists from NC State won a forecasting championship that included 50 teams and more than 1,300 forecasters from across the continent.