media mentions

Mar 24, 2022

War Halts Project To Track Wildlife From Space

Science Magazine
Scientists scramble to find new space-based receivers for animal tags after Russian-managed space station antenna goes silent

Mar 23, 2022

Sawdust-Based Material Could Be An Eco-Friendly Alternative to EPS Foam

New Atlas
While all non-recyclable plastics aren't very eco-friendly, expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam is particularly problematic, as it's bulky and frequently used in disposable packaging. It could one day be replaced by a new biodegradable material, however, made from sawdust.

Mar 22, 2022

‘Nuisance Pests’: These Are The Invasive Species To Watch Out For in North Carolina

Charlotte Observer
In an increasingly “global ecosystem,” NC State professor Kelly Oten told the Observer, more invasive species are able to get around through “global commerce and trade.”

Mar 14, 2022

‘Bounty’ Offered on Invasive Bradford Pear Trees in NC

AP News
“We probably won’t eradicate Bradford pear from North Carolina,” said Kelly Oten, a forestry professor at the university who’s helping to launch the program. “But we do want to increase awareness about how this tree is harming the environment, reduce how many people plant them and encourage people to replace their own trees with something else.”

Mar 14, 2022

Tree Planting Is Booming. Here’s How That Could Help, or Harm, the Planet.

The New York Times
“They’re planting the same species all over the world,” said Meredith Martin, an assistant professor of forestry at North Carolina State University who found that nonprofit tree planting efforts in the tropics tend to prioritize the livelihood needs of people over biodiversity or carbon storage. Over time, she said, these efforts risk reducing biodiversity in forests.

Mar 11, 2022

New Research From NC State Suggests Many More May Be at Risk for Flooding Than FEMA Says

CBS 17
A new study is showing many more homeowners may be at risk for flooding.The study from North Carolina State University suggests that recent flood maps from FEMA may not be capturing the whole picture. FEMA’s 100-Year Flood Map determines building and insurance requirements for communities, but now researchers say even more homes may actually be at risk.

Mar 10, 2022

NC State Study Finds FEMA Flood Maps Do Not Capture Full Extent of Risk

OBX Today
A new study by NC State researchers used artificial intelligence to predict where flood damage is likely to happen in the continental United States, suggesting that recent flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency do not capture the full extent of flood risk.

Mar 7, 2022

During Drought, Thirsty Mountain Trees Steal Downstream Water

Futurity
Higher elevation forests in the Blue Ridge Mountains are often maintaining, and sometimes even increasing, their water use during extreme droughts, according to a new study.

Mar 4, 2022

Potato Farmers Conquer a Devastating Worm—With Paper Made From Bananas

Science
The idea that banana paper could help farmers rid their soil of nematodes was hatched more than 10 years ago. Researchers at NC State University were looking for a way to help farmers in developing countries safely deliver small doses of pesticides. They experimented with various materials. What works best, they found, is paper made from banana plants.

Feb 25, 2022

FEMA Maps Hugely Underestimate US Flood Damage Risk

Futurity
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to predict where flood damage is likely to happen in the continental United States.