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Shaking in their Gills: Effects on Native Fish When They Have Unexpected Guests

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A researcher holds a handful of mussels.

Oct 28, 2024

Flexing for Mussels

Funding from N.C. Department of Transportation helps research to protect endangered freshwater shellfish. 
a cartoon drawing of monster bugs

Oct 28, 2024

Zom-bees, Mummies and Vampire Mites: Three Tales of Haunted Hives

David Tarpy and Brad Metz in Applied Ecology reveal three spooky enemies of the western honey bee, including zombifying parasites, mummifying fungi and vampire mites. 
Ants on a plant in Peru.

Oct 14, 2024

Study Finds Mutualistic Relationships Changing With Climate

As temperatures heat up, the beneficial relationship between certain ants and plants in Peru cools down. 
a group of men hold shovels over dirt for a groundbreaking ceremony

Oct 14, 2024

NC State Breaks Ground on New Apiculture Research Facility

The future for bees is brighter with the recent groundbreaking of NC State University’s new 5,000-square-foot apiculture research facility. 
a man sits by a rocky stream bed

Oct 9, 2024

Creating Cultural Connections Through Aquatic Ecology

Applied Ecology Professor Alonso Ramirez has built a welcoming community for Latino students and researchers through ongoing research and initiatives. 

Oct 7, 2024

How a Common Economic Theory Could Help Save Endangered Frogs

A new study applies modern portfolio theory to provide conservation investment strategies to protect coquí llanero populations in Puerto Rico. 
aquaculture station in kenya

Aug 21, 2024

Buoying Kenyan Aquaculture

Applied Ecology Professor Harry Daniels hopes to support the budding aquaculture industry in Kenya through a growing partnership. 

Aug 15, 2024

Undergraduates Blossom Researching Bees in Summer STEM Experience

Eleven undergraduate researchers with diverse academic backgrounds came to NC State University from colleges across the country for BeeMORE (Bees and Microbes in Organized Research Experiences), a nine-week summer research program.… 

Jul 24, 2024

Partner Feature: NC Co-op Unit

Science communication intern, Zavier Avery, interviews the NC Co-op Unit to learn more about their work with the SE CASC. 

Jul 23, 2024

Shaking in their Gills: Effects on Native Fish When They Have Unexpected Guests

Science Communications Intern, Eleana Paneda, writes about how extreme flow events impact native freshwater fish in Puerto Rico.