2023

Mar 6, 2023

High Genetic Diversity of Commercial Honey Bees Is Also Uniformly Distributed

The genetic diversity of hundreds of commercial honey bees is high, but their genetics are largely the same highly diverse set, with no regional subpopulations. This is good news/bad news for managed colonies. 

Feb 28, 2023

Estuaries Face Higher Nutrient Loads in the Future – Particularly on the Atlantic Coast

The finding suggests estuaries, particularly on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, will face a heightened risk of experiencing harmful algal blooms. 

Feb 23, 2023

N.C. Effort to Help Pollinators Shows Successes, Limitations

Bee abundance and species diversity increased in agricultural pollinator habitats, but maintaining the habitat played a key role in effectiveness. 

Feb 17, 2023

Studying Wildlife from the Arctic to Caribbean

Nathan Hostetter’s data-driven research tracks many different species, including Canada lynx. 

Feb 17, 2023

Ants Aren’t Adapting to Warmer Temperatures

Elsa's research on the effects of sub-lethal temperatures on ants is featured in Eos. 

Feb 13, 2023

Ámbar and Ryan Awarded at Southern Division American Fisheries Society

Congratulations to Ámbar and Ryan for their recognitions at the 2023 Southern Division American Fisheries Society meeting! 

Feb 6, 2023

60 Seconds with Skylar Hopkins

Assistant Professor of Applied Ecology 

Feb 3, 2023

They Outlasted the Dinosaurs. Can They Survive Us?

Applied Ecology alum Dewayne Fox and his work on Atlantic sturgeon are featured in this NY Times article. 

Feb 1, 2023

Study Underscores Lack of Diversity in Stock Photography Sites

Lack of diversity in stock photography makes it more difficult – and expensive – to create effective health education materials. 

Jan 31, 2023

Vaccination for Bees Doesn’t Sting

The first product approved to immunize insects could help beekeepers, and it won’t hurt bees a bit. Really.