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Climate is Most Important Factor in Where Mammals Choose to Live, Study Finds

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A weasel stands in a patch of grass.

Mar 28, 2025

Why Scientists Are Worried About Weasels

When monitoring the health of mammal populations, scientists often use camera traps to observe the animals in their habitats. But weasels are so sneaky they’re rarely caught on camera – leaving scientists with questions about this population of predators.
A stand of dead trees and stumps along the coast of North Carolina - Natural Resources Students Raise Awareness of Ghost Forests - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jan 16, 2025

Study Examines How Climate Change Has Shaped Coastal Forests Over the Last Decade

A new study finds that climate change may have a range of contrasting effects on coastal forests, both slowing and enabling growth in areas where sea levels are rising and storms are more common.
Grayscale photo of river.

Jan 6, 2025

How We Classify Flood Risk May Give Developers, Home Buyers a False Sense of Security

Common methods of communicating flood risk may create a false sense of security, leading to increased development in areas threatened by flooding.
A person walks through a green rice field.

Dec 12, 2024

Machine Learning and Satellite Imagery Could Help Protect the World’s Most Important Crops

A new study published by NC State doctoral student Varun Tiwari combines satellite imagery with machine learning technology to help model rice crop productivity faster and more accurately.

Green trees on a mountain under a blue sky during daytime.

Dec 11, 2024

How ‘Thirsty’ Trees May Make Forests More Vulnerable to Climate Change

A new study suggests that increased maple populations may leave forests in western North Carolina more vulnerable to extreme weather conditions like flooding and drought.
Two individuals sit in chairs on the lawn of the Court of North Carolina on the NC State campus in Raleigh.

Dec 4, 2024

Digital Greenspaces Map Promotes Wellness

The NC State Greenspaces Map helps the NC State community use on-campus areas to relax, socialize, study, exercise and more.
Dorthea Dix Park offers a view of the downtown Raleigh skyline - Local Parks Can't Keep Up With Demand. This New Toolkit Could Help - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 27, 2024

“Biodiversity is Not a Luxury”: Study Explores the Connection Between Wealth and Ecosystem Health

“Biodiversity is not a luxury, it is something we can work to nurture in cities,” said Madhusudan Katti, associate professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State. “It is not just a passive byproduct of wealth."
Line graph on computer screen - Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Have Lasting Impacts on Global Economy, Environment - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Aug 9, 2024

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Could Have Lasting Impacts On Global Economy, Environment

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian exports have expanded.
View of flooded street with cars and train - New Model Uses Satellite Imagery, Machine Learning to Map Flooding in Urban Environments - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Aug 2, 2024

New Model Uses Satellite Imagery, Machine Learning to Map Flooding in Urban Environments

The model could help officials make better-informed choices about where to allocate flood resiliency and prevention resources.
Close-up of squirrel - Climate is Most Important Factor in Where Mammals Choose to Live, Study Finds - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Jul 26, 2024

Climate is Most Important Factor in Where Mammals Choose to Live, Study Finds

Using data from more than 6,000 camera traps across the United States, NC State researchers determined that climate is the primary factor in mammals deciding where to live.