Thermonuclear reaction rates power the models that explain how stars live, explode and create the elements. A new study co-authored by NC State faculty member Richard Longland provides a comprehensive ...

Scientists have developed a powerful new computational method that could accelerate the search for next-generation materials capable of turning sunlight into useful chemical energy. The work focuses ...

Most couples think they’re arguing about an issue. Often they’re arguing about rhythm. Who initiates, who reacts, and how fast each partner moves shape the fight.

Complementary biochemical and structural findings reveal molecular principles underlying substrate selectivity by a model hyaluronan synthase.

The turbocharger is more popular than ever, appearing on the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Charger, and the Chevrolet Corvette. It's used in Ferrari and Lamborghini products, too, and even with the rise of ...

Extremophiles may well be tiny, but they are making a huge contribution to the health of our planet and our lives. A new review of these microorganisms, published in the journal Frontiers in ...

It has long been known as the arbiter of reward in the brain, but recent findings could upend this classic theory of dopamine ...

As the US–Israel war on Iran escalates, so too does the global oil crisis. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, and the ...

The Northeast has seen wild temperature swings — from record 80s one day to snow showers the next. Scientists say weather patterns like cold fronts and climate factors help explain it.

Food allergies are serious and, for some, potentially deadly. And yet, despite decades of research into allergies and what causes them, very little is known about why the vast majority of people are ...

Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn State University and has taught in higher education for over 20 years. Her areas of specialization include Exercise ...