RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Division of Marine Fisheries cancels three Observer Trip Scheduling System outreach meetings due to impending inclement weather Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries has cancelled the three Observer Trip Scheduling System training sessions that were slated for this week. The meetings will b more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Jan. 18 (TNSjou) -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Whirlpools efficiently trap cells, bacteria and other larger bioparticles to purify samples for biomedical tests * * * Whirlpools are mostly associated with death and danger on the high seas, but these glowing vortexes are working to help humanity. One of the most difficult steps in creating diagnostic tests is purifying samples to remove unwanted particles while concentra more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Jan. 18 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * The PreMiEr Industry Summit gathered stakeholders from academia and industry to discuss a roadmap to commercialization of research that could make our built environments healthier * * * Many studies highlight the importance of a healthy gut microbiome for overall well-being. The general public has taken notice, too, as evidenced by the emergence of multiple probiotics into the mark more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 18 -- The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2025: Five new members will join the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges at a swearing-in ceremony on Friday. The distinguished individuals bring years of leadership, expertise, and will work to bolster the Board's efforts to advance workforce development and expand opportunities across the state. "I am delighted to welcome these remarkable leaders to the more PR