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Uncertainty on Climate Change in Textbooks Linked to Uncertainty in Students

A new study from North Carolina State University suggests textbook wording that portrays climate change information as uncertain can influence how middle and high school students feel about the information,

Young Female Black Bears in Asheville, North Carolina, Are Big, Have Cubs Early

Black bears (Ursus americanus) reproduced at a younger age in urban areas and were nearly twice the size of bears in national forests shortly after their first birthday,

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Study Finds Natural Outdoor Spaces Are Less Common at Schools

Spending time in nature can have mental, physical and social benefits for children.

Outdoor Activity Tied to Mental Health of Teens, Young Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic

Declines in outdoor activities and park use during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic were linked to reductions in mental health measures for teens and young adults from middle school through college,

More Than Half of Museum, Zoo Educators Weighing Career Change, Survey Finds

More than half of educators at science museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and science centers who responded to a survey were considering a career change because of the COVID-19 pandemic or other issues linked to pay and job security,

New Tool Maps South Florida Fire Risk Pixel by Pixel

North Carolina State University researchers have designed and tested a new computer model to allow fire managers to map current fire risk in Everglades National Park and across South Florida daily.

You Can Make Carbon Dioxide Filters With a 3D Printer

In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers demonstrated that it’s possible to make carbon dioxide capture filters using 3D printing.

Artificial Muscle Fibers Could Serve as Cell Scaffolds

In two new studies, North Carolina State University researchers designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle.

Climate Change Could Lead to Blackouts, Higher Power Costs on West Coast

Two new studies led by a North Carolina State University researcher offer a preview of what electricity consumers on the West Coast could experience under two different future scenarios:

This is How Students Can Learn Problem-Solving Skills in Social Studies

A new study led by a researcher from North Carolina State University offers lessons on how social studies teachers could use computational thinking and computer-based resources to analyze primary source data, such as economic information, maps or historical documents.

Microbes Making Tree Methane ‘Farts’ in Ghost Forests Are in the Soils, Study Says

A new study from North Carolina State University shows that methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is largely generated in the soils below standing dead trees in so-called ghost forests, or coastal forests that are being killed off by rising sea levels.

Study: U.S. Flood Damage Risk Is Underestimated

In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers used artificial intelligence to predict where flood damage is likely to happen in the continental United States, suggesting that recent flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency do not capture the full extent of flood risk.

During Droughts, Thirstier Mountain Forests Could Mean Less Water Downstream

Using data gathered by satellite, North Carolina State University researchers found that higher elevation forests in the Blue Ridge Mountains are often maintaining, and sometimes even increasing, their water use during extreme droughts.

Tree Cover Helps Gray Foxes Coexist With Coyotes in the Country

As coyotes have spread outside their native range into the eastern United States, they’ve been known to harass and kill North Carolina’s two native species of fox.

Design Tweak Helps Prevent Malfunction in Yarns Designed to Store Energy

In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found a way to prevent electrical malfunctions in yarns designed to store electrical energy.

In ‘Plant Armor’ Crop Cover, Insects Have to Navigate Textile Maze

North Carolina State University researchers designed a textile “Plant Armor” that forces insects to navigate a maze-like path if they try to reach a plant.

Some See Antarctica as ‘Last Chance’ Destination; for Others, It’s a Backdrop

In a new study, researchers found a significant reason why many people travel to Antarctica is to socialize – to celebrate anniversaries, honeymoons or to spend time with family for a holiday – rather than because of a particular interest in the land and its wildlife.

Study Finds Offshore Wind Could Drive Down Energy Costs in New England

A new analysis led by North Carolina State University researchers found offshore wind power could help lower wholesale electricity prices on average for six states in New England, with relatively low risk of wind turbines failing during extreme winter storms.

Pickleball Helps Older Adults Stay Physically Active

Pickleball isn’t just fun and easy to play – it’s also potentially heart healthy.