African Wildlife Poop Sheds Light on What Shapes the Gut Ecosystem

Oct 15, 2025

African Wildlife Poop Sheds Light on What Shapes the Gut Ecosystem

Because the gut microbiome plays a critical role in animal health, the work can be used to inform conservation efforts.

Sep 26, 2025

Pollinator Research Takes to the Skies with NASA Grant

As a North Carolina Space Grant Graduate Research Fellow, Gwen Kirschke is shooting for the stars — but not in the way you might think. At the Rocky Mountain Biological…

orange brown and yellow autumn leaves cover the ground

Sep 16, 2025

Chemical Warfare and Soil Saviors: The Secret Life of Leaves

Leaves are more remarkable than you think, and autumn leaves play an important role that many people do not know about.

several glass jars filled with kimchi are lined up on a wooden table

Aug 19, 2025

How Chefs and Scientists Are Using Kombucha and Kimchi to Study Microbiology

A new study demonstrates how fermented foods can be used in projects that engage the public and advance our understanding of microbial ecology.

Jul 9, 2025

Blog: Crossing Boundaries: Risk, Resilience, and Emerging Technologies in a Global Context

Jun 17, 2025

How Your Perennial Garden Can Shelter Bees

The hollow stems of perennials can provide native bees with winter housing or a nursery. Here’s how to get your garden move-in ready.

Jun 16, 2025

Fortifying the Future for Bees

With multiple projects focused on the behavior, health and environment of bees, researchers in the Department of Applied Ecology are dedicated to supporting the well-being of these important pollinators.

Jun 12, 2025

Big Rock Partnership Yields Big Data

For more than 20 years, the Big Rock has partnered with NC State University to ensure the prizewinning fish are processed and sent to labs around the United States for scientists to research the health of the fish and the waters in which they live.

May 15, 2025

Laney Recognized for Decades of Dedication to Wildlife Conservation

Fisheries biologist Reid Wilson Laney, fondly known by friends and colleagues as Wilson, has been a part of NC State University since he earned his master’s and subsequent Ph.D. in zoology…

Apr 25, 2025

HOST program turns concern into action for college students facing housing insecurity

Kaleb Holder, a fourth-year studying environmental science, shared how Assistant Professor Erin McKenney helped them find support through the HOST program—which works to ensure that students are safely and stably housed.

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