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The invasive insect, the spotted lanternfly.

Jan 3, 2023

Tweets, News Offer Insights on Invasive Insect Spread

Twitter and online news could help scientists track the spread of invasive insects, a new study from NC State found.

Jun 14, 2022

Study: People Are Most Physically Active When Their Environments are Both Highly Walkable and Very Green

New research used wearable sensors and satellite data to identify how a person’s environment affects their level of daily exercise.
The invasive insect, the spotted lanternfly.

Jun 8, 2022

Invasive Insect That Kills Grapes Could Reach California Wine Region by 2027

An NC State study predicts the spotted lanternfly has a low probability of first reaching the grape-producing counties of California by 2027, and a high probability by 2033.
Map of the United States showing predicted average flood damage risk by state or district.

Feb 22, 2022

Study: U.S. Flood Damage Risk Is Underestimated

NC State researchers say their method of using machine learning to estimate flood risk offers a way of rapidly updating flood maps.
Natural pipeline construction.

May 27, 2021

Natural Gas Pipeline Density Higher Overall in More Vulnerable U.S. Counties

An analysis led by NC State researchers found counties with more socially vulnerable populations had a higher density of natural gas pipelines overall.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Mar 30, 2021

Analysis: Studies of U.S. National Parks Are Trending Down, Focused on Popular Parks

Research conducted in U.S. national parks has focused largely on five iconic parks, an analysis from NC State researchers found.
cardinal

Nov 11, 2020

Noise and Light Pollution Impact Songbird Reproduction

Noise and light pollution increases were linked to changes in factors important to songbird reproduction, researchers found in a new study.
A sandy field of soybeans

Jun 30, 2020

Using Leaf Fungi to Improve Crop Resilience

An NC State team led by Christine Hawkes is identifying beneficial fungi found in five crops to improve disease and drought resistance.
Christmas tree farm in North Carolina

Dec 17, 2019

UAVs and Christmas Trees: New Research to Help NC Growers Benefit From Drone Technology

Can drones give the Christmas tree business a leg up? Let's find out!
spotted lanternfly adult with town in background

Jul 15, 2019

A New Way to Help Stop Insect Pests in Their Tracks

The spotted lanternfly is one of many invasive insect pests causing economic and ecological damage in the US. A new geospatial decision-support tool developed at NC State is helping managers to curb their spread.

Oct 31, 2017

Ghost Forests of the East Coast

This is no Halloween legend: Ghost forests—dying trees caused by encroaching saltwater—are a growing problem on the East Coast.

May 2, 2017

Getting in Touch with the Designer in All of Us

Geospatial software frees designers' imaginations by making landscape design something you can literally put your hands on, using 3-D models and colored felt.

Mar 30, 2017

Understanding Human Perception Through IVEs

A research team from NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics will show off their work next Friday at the Coffee and Viz seminar at Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. Learn more about the fascinating future of visualization technologies in this Q&A with College of Design doctoral candidate Payam Tabrizian.

Oct 31, 2016

Social Media Photos Priceless for Natural Resources Research

Instagram, Flickr and Panoramio reveal the most valued features of European landscapes.