In this science news update, new public affairs content creator Breyton Hill discusses some cool science and research news that has been happening around the triangle.

With the weather happening this weekend, Breyton gets into the science of snowflakes, discussing what makes each one unique.
[Link to a graph of how snowflake shape changes as temperature and humidity changes. https://www.snowcrystals.com/science/SnowflakeMorphology2.jpg]

Next, Breyton talks about how astronomers at Duke University are photographing the cosmos as part of Legacy Survey of Space and Time at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chili.
[Link to Duke article about the first images out of this astronomy mission. https://trinity.duke.edu/news/when-picture-worth-billion-worlds-duke-cosmologists-celebrate-rubin-observatorys-first-images]

Breyton then gets into updates from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s “Dueling Dinosaur” exhibit. Get excited, there has been a new classification. What was originally thought to be a baby Tyrannosaur is actually a Nanotyrannus.
[Link to NC Museum of Natural Science Press Release on the Nanotyrannus. https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/news/nanotyrannus-confirmed/]

Lastly, Breyton discusses different ways to get involved in science around the triangle with events at the NC Museum of Natural Science and the Durham Life and Science Museum.
[Link to NC Museum of Natural Science Website. https://naturalsciences.org/]
[Link to Durham Life and Science Museum Website. https://www.lifeandscience.org/]

This episode explores blind hockey and the role of adaptive sports in expanding accessibility and inclusion in athletics. Through a conversation with Craig Fitzpatrick, a blind hockey player and disability advocate, the episode looks at how sports can be reimagined to serve a wider range of participants.

The discussion covers how blind hockey works, the challenges disabled athletes face in traditional sports environments, and why accessibility should be treated as a fundamental part of athletic design rather than an accommodation. The episode also addresses common misconceptions about disability in sports and the importance of representation in competitive spaces.

Craig is also the author of a book focused on his experiences and advocacy work, His book is available for purchase on amazon- https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Puck-Leadership-Lessons-Journey/dp/1637279108.

WKNC's Evie Dallmann speaks with Amanda Mills from the NC State Wilson College of Textiles about the evolution of smart textiles and the wearable electronics.

What happens when you trade your fall break for five days of service, community and McDonald's runs? Shradha joins NC State's Alternative Service Break team in Rutherford County, working with Rutherford Housing Partnership( RHP) meeting lifelong volunteers, bonding over late nights, and learning what service really means!

In this episode of Eye on the Triangle, we sit down with Dr. Adrian Percy, Executive Director of NC State’s Plant Science Initiative. Dr. Percy shares insights on Seed2Grow, an innovative program that bridges research, industry, and entrepreneurship to tackle today’s agricultural challenges. From supporting student innovation to strengthening global food security, Seed2Grow is helping turn groundbreaking plant science into real-world solutions.

Evie Dallmann interviews Leah Torrey and Virginia Ferris about archives, storytelling, and moral agency. Virginia discusses the importance of representational belonging in archives, emphasizing the need to include diverse voices. Leah highlights the role of pop-up events called "Larks" in fostering community and using foraged materials to promote sustainability. Both stress the significance of zines as accessible, DIY publications for marginalized communities. They also explore the intersections of music, memory, and cultural heritage, noting how personal archives, like playlists, reflect individual histories and community connections.

Landscape Architect Kofi Boone from NC State's College of Design describes his book "Empty Pedestals: Countering Confederate Narratives Through Public Design" and themes surrounding it such as environmental justice, community engagement, activism, history and weaves interdisciplinarity through his telling of vignettes of the book such as case studies and anecdotes.

This podcast is produced in collaboration with the NC State Sustainability Stewards.

The Nubian Minute crew is back again to discuss the controversy surrounding Coca-Cola's alleged reporting of immigrant workers to ICE, highlighting the lack of a public apology and the potential trend of corporations exploiting undocumented workers. The conversation shifts to the Trump administration's use of Guantanamo Bay to detain undocumented immigrants, criticizing it as akin to a concentration camp. The panel also addresses housing issues at NC State, noting the difficulty in securing housing and the lack of parking, particularly for students who can't afford off-campus housing. Finally, they review the album "Above" by Mad Season, praising its emotional depth and recommending it to listeners.