Nc State's Audio Abstract

Clyde Sorenson, Alumni Association Distinguished Undergraduate Professor of Entomology, joins us to talk about all things - or as many things as we can fit into this podcast - firefly.

Tariffs have been in the news since the election and look to remain a hot topic. So we asked international economist Andrew Greenland to speak with us about U.S. tariff history and the potential impacts of tariffs in a global economy.

Avian flu has been around for a while, but we’re now seeing a steady stream of news stories focused on everything from how the disease is driving up egg prices to its appearance in dairy cattle. What’s going on with avian flu? Matt Koci, a virologist and immunologist in NC State’s Prestage Department of Poultry Science,…

Joe Brazel talks about accounting, ethics, and red flags on this episode of Audio Abstract.

Lampreys are ancient, they look weird, and they don't have jaws. What's not to love?

David Tarpy joins the podcast to chat about all things bee.

With algae, too much of a good thing can lead to some bad results.

Francis de los Reyes talks about sanitation practices and challenges.

John Dole, master of all things poinsettia, talks about the flower most associated with the holiday season.

Rob Scheller talks about wildfires - their causes, and whether we can predict or prevent them.

Different breeds have different pain tolerances - but the results are not always what veterinarians have assumed they'd be.

Jessica Buchy talks Turtle Rescue Team and Leech, an Eastern box turtle, lets us hear his heartbeat.

Eric Edwards talks about water rights in the West.

Ph.D. student Lauren Pharr joins Audio Abstract to talk about Field Inclusive, an initiative aimed at supporting marginalized and historically excluded biologists and researchers.

Jordan Kern discusses current issues with the grid and what the future may hold.

Ellen Shumaker debunks myths about two storied holiday foods.

Max Scott talks about the New World screwworm, Panamanian "fly factories" and some really gross infestations - including the case of the "zombie deer."

DeLeon Gray talks about the concept of belonging and the effect it can have on Black and Latino students in particular.

Does Salmonella really just love peanut butter? Food safety expert Ellen Shumaker joins us again to talk about the recent recall.

Rongmon Bordoloi talks about how galaxies are created.