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Jan 11, 2023

NC State Scientists Work To Raise Awareness Of Black, Disabled Field Researchers

Raleigh News & Observer
Murry Burgess and Lauren Pharr, both Ph.D. candidates at N.C. State University, started the nonprofit Field Inclusive in August to support biologists and other natural sciences researchers from marginalized communities.

Jan 11, 2023

How To Manage Water As Triangle Grows? Buffers Are No Magic Bullet, NC State Study Warns

WRAL TechWire
In areas near Raleigh projected to see heavier future development, keeping buffers of trees or other greenery around waterways could help slow rushing streams during wet conditions, and keep them flowing during dry ones.

Jan 6, 2023

Blackouts Experienced During Low Temps Last Month Are Bound To Happen Again, Experts Say

The Post and Courier
One of the first things utilities will do when energy capacity is maxed out is call a neighboring company for help. This could include buying extra energy capacity from them. “But with events that are like what happened over Christmas, all of the utilities around us were in the exact same position because it was so cold,” said Jordan Kern, a NC State University professor whose research has focused on bulk electric power systems.

Jan 4, 2023

Tweets Could Track The Spread Of Invasive Insects

Futurity
Twitter and online news articles show potential for tracking the timing and location of invasive insect spread, a new study shows.

Jan 3, 2023

Rolling Blackouts Can Protect Power Grid From Serious Damage, NC State Expert Says

CBS 17
Duke Energy put rolling blackouts in place just before Christmas, saying energy demand exceeded supply. NC State University Assistant Professor Dr. Jordan Kern says rolling blackouts can help protect the power grid.

Jan 3, 2023

How Cities Are Rethinking Their Trees in the Face of Climate Change

Fast Company
“Many cities are dominated by a small number of species or genera,” said Mark Ambrose, a research assistant with the North Carolina State University College of Natural Resources.

Jan 3, 2023

How Burning Wood Pellets in Europe Is Harming the U.S. South

Slate Magazine
Some, like North Carolina State University professor Richard Venditti, have praised biomass for being part of a circular economy, arguing it’s renewable because well-maintained forest plots can regrow biomass over time and cancel out the emissions from burning the wood. 

Dec 26, 2022

I Spent $5,700 To Travel To Antarctica On An Expedition Cruise Ship.Here Are 9 Things I Think Everyone Should Know Before Going.

Business Insider
According to a study from NC State University, tourism to Antarctica could stress out and distract penguins on Barrientos Island — one of the most heavily visited areas on the continent.

Dec 20, 2022

Climate Change Is Forcing Cities to Rethink Their Tree Mix

Stateline
Experts say that diversity is the best way to ensure that many trees survive the changes that are coming, rather than pinning all their hopes on guesstimates of which trees might thrive. In most communities, the existing tree canopy is far from that goal.

Dec 17, 2022

Birds Prefer Areas With Worst Damage After Wildfires, NC Study Finds

Winston-Salem Journal
While destructive and sometimes deadly, severe forest fires can ultimately be beneficial for wildlife, particularly birds, new research in North Carolina confirms.