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Birds flying in a straight line across the sky - Helping Migratory Birds Travel More Safely - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 12, 2023

Helping Migratory Birds Travel More Safely

NC State researchers are working to characterize the risk of window or building collisions for migratory birds.
Pickleball and paddle - Pickleball Helps Older Adults Stay Physically Active - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 4, 2023

Pickleball Helps Older Adults Stay Physically Active

Playing pickleball helped a small group of adults aged 65 years and older reach their recommend weekly dose of moderate to vigorous physical activity, NC State researchers found.
A stream in Costa Rica - Tropical Streams Reveal Climate Change Insights - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 30, 2023

Tropical Streams Reveal Climate Change Insights

NC State's Marcelo Ardón studies streams in in Costa Rica's rainforests to reveal climate change insights.
Shasta Lake during a drought in California - Drought, Heat Waves Worsen West Coast Air Pollution Inequality - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 27, 2023

Drought, Heat Waves Worsen West Coast Air Pollution Inequality

Drought and heat waves could make air pollution worse for communities that already have a high pollution burden in California, a study led by NC State researchers found.
A woman doing sit-ups in a gym - Health Coaching Program Shows Promise for Managing Student Stress - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 16, 2023

Health Coaching Program Shows Promise for Managing Student Stress

NC State researchers used Fitbits to track students's physical activity and sleep in a pilot program launched during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A white flower blooming on a Bradford pear tree - Bradford Pear Bounty Program Returns to North Carolina - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 10, 2023

Bradford Pear Bounty Program Returns to North Carolina

Property owners can receive native trees in exchange for cutting down a Bradford pear or related tree through the Bradford Pear Bounty program.

Close-up of a leaf - Scientists Use Satellites To Track Earth 'Greening' Amid Climate Change - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 7, 2023

Scientists Use Satellites To Track Earth ‘Greening’ Amid Climate Change

NC State researchers found changes in global “greening” will play a significant role in how much carbon dioxide plants capture and store.
A group of middle school students sit on a log and look out onto a lake - Mentorship is Key to Inclusion in Ecology - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Feb 9, 2023

Mentorship is Key to Inclusion in Ecology

An NC State expert details recommendations for boosting inclusion for people of color in forestry, ecology and related fields.
Tree trunk with green leaves - Climate Change May Cut America's Forest Inventory by a Fifth This Century - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Feb 1, 2023

Climate Change May Cut America’s Forest Inventory by a Fifth This Century

A recent study by NC State researchers found climate change could have a big impact on U.S. forests.
Kids pick up trash on the beach - Study: Bilingual Kids Could Lead in Ocean Environmental Action - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 13, 2023

Study: Bilingual Kids Could Lead In Ocean Environmental Action

Participation in environmental education programs can motivate children across diverse language groups to act responsibly toward the environment, a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers suggests.