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The State of Things
10:34 am
Thu March 14, 2013

Hofmann Forest

Credit Historical State, NCSU Libraries
J.V. Hofmann and class measuring pine in reed bed at Hofmann Forest, about 1937. .

  • News and Observer reporter Renee Elder weighs the pros and cons of NCSU selling Hoffman Forest

  The Hofmann Forest is referred to as the "crown jewel" of forestry research in North Carolina, and it’s one of the main educational sites for forestry students.


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Science & Technology
3:42 pm
Wed March 6, 2013

Older Gamers, Play On

Credit Anne McLaughlin / ncsu.edu
Surveys showed older adults who play video games scored higher on well-being tests than those who don't.

Researchers at N.C. State say playing video games might have positive psychological effects later in life.  A report released this week says a study of people who were 63 or older found those who play video or computer games at least occasionally reported more positive emotions in a mental health survey than those who don't.


"There's a whole gaming industry that's focused on the 12-year-old to 21-year-old demographic," says Dr. Jason Allaire, lead author of the study.

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The State of Things
3:11 pm
Tue March 5, 2013

What Is A Library In Today’s High Tech Age?

  • A conversation about libraries in today’s high tech age

The James B. Hunt Library at North Carolina State University is a revolution in information storage.


At the Hunt, robots fetch the books. Two million volumes are folded into one ninth of the space they would have taken up in a conventional library because room for humans to walk through the aisles is unnecessary.

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State of Things
3:17 pm
Tue January 29, 2013

Purring Exhibit Displays The Healing Power of Sound

 

  • Host Frank Stasio talk with artist Duncan Laurie.

In the age of constant digital stimulus, it can be hard to truly listen to all that's around you. Duncan Laurie will tell you that listening a little closer might bring you happiness or healing. Duncan has found ways to tap into the sonic energy of organic materials, like plants and rock.

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