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How Many Bugs are There on the Planet?

Each year, roughly 7,000 to 10,000 new bug species are discovered

How Many Bugs are There on the Planet?
March 29, 2018

The Veggie Burger that 'Bleeds' Arrives in North Carolina

Plant-based patty at Bull City Burger and Brewery

Only a handful of restaurants in the state carry the “Impossible Burger” and Durham’s Bull City Burger and Brewery is one of them. On a rainy Thursday evening, I called ahead to make sure they hadn’t sold out of the meatless patty. They hadn’t. It was delicious. And expensive.

What happens when raw sewage is dumped into water

Raw sewage causes microorganisms in the water to go into overdrive.

What happens when raw sewage is dumped into water
March 15, 2018

The Reason We Sometimes See a Ring around the Moon

Where did that ring around the moon come from?

The reason we sometimes see a ring around the moon
March 7, 2018

Often seen as a soggy nuisance, here's why marshes are actually essential

Marshes aren't just breeding grounds for mosquitos, they are essential to the planet for a number of reasons.

Why marshes are essential to the planet
March 7, 2018

Why it's still important to check your private well water safety

Close to one-third of North Carolinians rely on private well water. RTI International scientist Jennifer Redmon explains the importance of testing private wells.

Why it's still important to check your private well water safety
March 7, 2018