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Aug 9, 2023

Researchers Tracking New Invasive Insect

NC State researchers are tracking a new invasive insect: the elm zigzag sawfly.

Aug 8, 2023

Citizen Science Inspires Kids to Take Local Action

A program designed to get Girl Scouts involved in citizen science motivated girls to tackle scientific or environmental problems in their communities, NC State researchers found.

Jul 19, 2023

Why Canada’s Wildfires Are So Bad This Year

Canada's wildfires are being fueled by warmer-than-average temperatures and drought conditions, according to NC State expert Robert Scheller.

Jul 13, 2023

Secrets of Wild Turkey Nesting Revealed

An NC State wildlife expert discusses a new study looking into whether climate change will have an impact on the timing of turkey nesting in the southeastern United States.

Jul 13, 2023

Timing of Turkey Nesting May Not Shift With Changing Climate

A new study led by NC State researchers finds eastern wild turkeys in the South are unlikely to make meaningful changes in the timing of when they begin nesting, even under climate change.

Jul 10, 2023

Study Reveals How a Tall Spruce Develops Defense Against Hungry Weevils

Findings from a new study could help researchers breed genetically improved Sitka spruce trees resistant to a nibbling insect.

Jun 26, 2023

Snake Season: 7 Facts That Will Keep You Safe

NC State professor Ivana Mali shares expert advice on how people can keep themselves — and snakes — safe this summer.

Jun 13, 2023

During ‘Anthropause,’ Animals Moved More Freely

A new study suggests animals were able to move more freely during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Jun 12, 2023

Tracking Turkeys

NC State student Chase Carey is using camera traps to document the breeding seasons of wild turkeys in North Carolina.

Jun 1, 2023

How Linked Data, Artificial Intelligence Could Help Animals

An NC State researcher describes the possibilities for using the "internet of animals" to help with wildlife conservation and research.