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A father and son look for the perfect Christmas tree.

Dec 3, 2025

A Gift That Keeps On Giving

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and NC State recently signed an agreement to license new varieties of two popular Christmas tree species — which have been bred to grow faster and shed fewer needles — to keep this vital industry thriving in our state well into the future.

The Floating Grove, a wooden open-air structure with seating, is situated between Jordan Hall and Biltmore Hall at the College of Natural Resources, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Nov 13, 2025

New Campus Pavilion Offers Sustainable Gathering Space

The Floating Grove not only highlights sustainable construction techniques but also provides a welcoming space for students, faculty and staff to gather, study and engage with the campus community.

a mother bear and two cubs pause by a fallen tree in the forest

Sep 22, 2025

The Bears’ Fall Feast

Autumn acorns can be a game-changer for bears -- and the mountain ecosystems they call home.

Several beer glasses lined up on a wooden bar counter.

Aug 13, 2025

Global Trade Tensions Threaten North Carolina’s Craft Brewing Industry, Expert Says

Heightened tariffs on imported aluminum and steel could have significant consequences for the industry, including decreased sales and revenue.

An American buffalo walks through an open area with mountains behind it.

Jul 18, 2025

Crowdsourcing New Range Data for North American Mammals

To track how animals respond to global change, scientists need timely estimates of species distributions. At NC State University, researchers are exploring the shifting ranges of North American mammals using crowd-sourced biodiversity databases — sharing platforms that harness human curiosity and the desire to better understand our planet’s myriad plant and animal species.

Jun 5, 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.

Zoology students lead an activity with a child at their table at the Marbles Kids Museum's Backwards Science Fair

Apr 16, 2025

For All the Marbles

Kids were the judges and NC State researchers were the contestants at the Marbles Kids Museum’s first-ever Backwards Science Fair.

A College of Natural Resources professor working in the lab

Apr 9, 2025

Federal Funding for Research Fuels Innovation in Natural Resources

College of Natural Resources faculty received nearly $22 million in federal research grants last year.

Mar 28, 2025

Why scientists are worried about weasels

When monitoring the health of mammal populations, scientists often use camera traps to observe the animals in their habitats. But weasels are so sneaky they’re rarely caught on camera – leaving scientists with questions about this population of predators. “We’re a little worried about the weasels,” says Roland Kays, a research professor at North Carolina…

Mar 19, 2025

Ready for Spring Allergies? Here’s What You Need to Know

Tree pollen is often the cause of most spring allergy symptoms, according to NC State professor Robert Bardon.

Wildfires rage through Jim Yocum's neighborhood in the Palisades.

Jan 15, 2025

The Wild Ride of Preparing for Wildfires

Over the past week, Southern California wildfires have created an eerily similar natural disaster to the floods caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina in September.

Lauren Turner sits by a tree in her red cap and gown

Dec 9, 2024

Sending Off NC State’s Fall 2024 Graduates

We’re celebrating a whole new class of Wolfpack graduates. Meet a few of the students who will be earning their degrees this fall and find out how they’ve made the most of their NC State experiences.

Oct 31, 2024

Satellite imagery may help protect coastal forests from climate change

Sea-level rise caused by climate change poses a serious and often unpredictable threat to coastal forests, and new tools are needed to help mitigate damage and allocate conservation resources. A new study from North Carolina State University and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) details how satellite imagery may help identify forested areas that…

Researchers with poplar trees in a greenhouse.

Oct 18, 2024

Finding Could Help Turn Trees Into Affordable, Greener Industrial Chemicals

Specific molecular property of lignin in trees determines difficulty of using microbial fermentation to turn trees and other plants into industrial chemicals.

Oct 2, 2024

What Climate Change Means for Tourism

Tourism-dependent communities must take action to become more resilient to climate change if they want to maintain visitors, according to NC State professor Erin Seekamp.