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Jun 2, 2025

5 Tips to Stay Safe Outdoors in Extreme Heat

Prolonged exposure to extreme heat can pose serious health risks for people engaging in outdoor activities.

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May 22, 2025

College of Natural Resources Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List

We are pleased to announce the NC State College of Natural Resources students who met the Dean’s List qualifications with their academic achievements in spring 2025. Congratulations on your hard…

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May 7, 2025

Development, Agriculture Present Risks For Drinking Water Quality

A new study finds that conversion of forests to urban development or agriculture near streams can have harmful effects on water quality downstream, presenting both health concerns and raising the cost of water treatment.

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May 6, 2025

Forest Biomaterials Professor Nathalie Lavoine Wins NSF CAREER Award

Lavoine will use the five-year, nearly $750,000 grant to advance her research on cellulose nanocrystals for the creation of sustainable colors and materials for various products.

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May 2, 2025

Paper Science Scholar Talks First-Year Experience, Future Goals

Fred Lybrand is one of a few out-of-state students to be awarded a full-ride scholarship to NC State through the college's "Paper Super Scholars" program.

May 2, 2025

Bald Head Island’s Abundant Deer Spur Management Talks

Coastal Review
Chris DePerno, a North Carolina State University professor and wildlife biologist whose expertise includes population ecology and management, works with local governments in other states that manage deer populations each year through culling.

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May 1, 2025

5 Questions with EPA Scientist Tatiana Frontera

Tatiana Frontera, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences from NC State in 2024, has gone from studying water quality to enforcing it as a compliance inspector and scientist for the Environmental Protection Agency.

Apr 25, 2025

Ghost Forests Are Growing As Sea Levels Rise

Live Science
As trees choked by saltwater die along low-lying coasts, marshes may move in — for better or worse, scientists are learning.

Apr 18, 2025

Meet the Spring 2025 Commencement Speakers

Sami Anthony and Kyle Zampogna will address their fellow classmates and other attendees at this year's ceremony.

Apr 15, 2025

Experts Call Preparation Key to Coping With Spring Allergies in SC

Public News Service
Robert Bardon, professor of forestry at North Carolina State University, said pollen comes in multiple waves as the region's flora blooms with the change of season.