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Nov 20, 2024

The Coywolf Is Part Dog, Part Wolf, Part Coyote

Yahoo! News
Research conducted by North Carolina State University shows that basically all eastern coyotes in the country have some degree of hybridization in their genetic makeup.

Nov 16, 2024

Scientists Are Making Headway in Gene Editing to Unlock Critical Potential Within Trees

MSN
"One promising solution lies in harnessing trees to meet society's needs for chemicals, fuels and other bio-based products while safeguarding both the planet and human well-being," said NC State postdoctoral scholar Daniel Sulis.

Nov 15, 2024

Christmas Trees Are Welcome Relief After Tough Fall in Mountains

Triad Business Journal
“On a whole, there is going to be an adequate harvest,” said NC State Extension specialist Jamie Bookwalter. “There are definitely lots of trees to harvest this year. One of the main issues that we are seeing is that the road situation is tough. For farmers to navigate it, they have to get tractor-trailers there.”

Nov 13, 2024

The Race to Save America’s Favorite Christmas Tree

The Assembly NC
Justin Whitehill, director of the Christmas Tree Genetics Program at NC State, has attracted about 20 grants, including one to tinker with creating a Fraser fir that would glow on its own. But lights and the existential value of trees aside, he’s now trying to help one part of the tree industry survive.

Nov 12, 2024

Coyote Populations Are Growing. A New Study Shows Hunting May Help Them Grow

The Gardener News
Competition from other large predators, is one of the most effective ways to control coyote populations, said Roland Kays, a research professor with NC State's College of Natural Resources.

Nov 12, 2024

The Surprising Finding of a New UNH Study About Coyotes

The Boston Globe
NC State professor Roland Kays recently teamed up with researchers from the University of New Hampshire to investigate "the complex dynamics shaping coyote populations across wide range of diverse habitats — from rural to suburban."

Nov 7, 2024

Coyotes Appear To Be Thriving Under Pressure

Popular Science
A team of researchers, including NC State professor Roland Kays, used several computer modeling techniques to evaluate the effects of the coyotes’ habitat type, competition with larger carnivores, hunting practices, and suburban expansion on coyote populations.

Nov 7, 2024

Coyotes Are Thriving in New Hampshire

Technology Networks
“Our work suggests that promoting the recovery of large carnivores, especially in certain habitats, is more likely to reduce coyote numbers than people directly hunting them," said Roland Kays, a research professor at NC State.

Nov 5, 2024

Hurricanes Can Increase Wildfire Risk, Expert Says

Morning AgClips
“When a hurricane makes landfall, the strong winds and heavy rain can topple trees, leaving behind needles, leaves and branches that can act as fuels for wildfires,” said Robert Scheller, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State.

Nov 4, 2024

Scientists Study ‘Ghost Forests’ Produced By Climate Change

Extreme Tech
NC State researchers recently found that dead trees in coastal forests contained microbial communities rich with aerobes, or air-reliant microorganisms. These aerobes can convert methane into carbon dioxide.