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Wellness Day is every day at the Libraries
Check out the wealth of fun activities and workshops throughout the fall semester.
Fall Foliage in North Carolina: What to Expect This Year
Fall foliage could peak as early as mid-October in North Carolina, according to NC State forestry expert Robert Bardon.
Material Would Allow Users to ‘Tune’ Windows to Block Targeted Wavelengths of Light
Users could switch windows to a mode that blocks infrared light, helping keep a building cool while leaving the windows transparent to visible light.
Ghost Forest Research to Feature NASA, NOAA Data
Spencer Rhea, a Ph.D. student in biology at Duke University, is investigating when and where ghost forests will form next. Using satellite data to evaluate water color, Rhea is mapping coastal water salinity for research funded by North Carolina Sea Grant and NC Space Grant.
NC State Researchers Developing Climate-Friendly Solution for Pulp and Paper Industry
NC State researchers will lead a $2.6 million project aimed at developing a nature-based, renewable technology to reduce the carbon emissions of kraft pulping.
Now Accepting Applications for Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellowship
For immediate release Contact: John Fear, jmfear@ncsu.edu or Kaitlin Tucker, ktucker@ncsu.edu The NC Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) and North Carolina Sea Grant are seeking applications for graduate student research projects. Graduate students in good academic standing and currently enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in North Carolina are eligible to apply by 5 p.m.…
Genetically Modified Bacteria Break Down Plastics in Saltwater
The modified organism breaks down a plastic called PET, which is a significant contributor to microplastic pollution in oceans.
New Plant Facility Takes Root
A new USDA plant improvement facility at NC State will help take agricultural science into the future with cutting-edge research.
Investigating the Impact of Sea Level Rise on Tidal Marshes of Hyde County
In this guest blog, Allie Best, 2022-23 NC Sea Grant – NC Space Grant Graduate Research Fellow, investigates the impact of sea level rise on tidal marshes and Swamp Sparrow habitat. Best also provides education resources for educators interested in teaching about this topic.
Bethany Wager Awarded Conservation Leadership Grant
Congratulations to Bethany for being recognized by the NC Wildlife Federation!