North Carolina has a new and sophisticated way of knowing when floods are coming
July 20, 2018
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Do Americans feel like they've attained the "American Dream?"
According to a survey from East Carolina University, 68 percent of Americans agree with the statement, “Overall, I am satisfied with my life.”
A snapshot of American's views of their own life, liberty and happiness
July 4, 2018
Are These Rocks the Final Clue to the Fate of the Lost Colony, or a Forgery?
70 years ago, tourists found a collection of rocks carved with the story of what happened to the Lost Colony, but they were dismissed as false. Now they're getting attention again.
The Dare Stones Come out of the Basement
June 14, 2018
What happens to water quality after two decades of hurricanes
UNC-Chapel Hill study describes the long-term impacts of hurricanes
The Lasting Effect of Hurricanes
June 7, 2018
N.C. Zoo develops tool to prevent poaching
Data collection tool helps with anti-poaching efforts worldwide
The North Carolina Zoo Invents Tool to Prevent Illegal Poaching
May 17, 2018
Cape Hatteras Welcomes New Pony
The herd of wild ponies at Cape Hatteras has expanded with the birth of Winnie
A Foal is Born on Cape Hatteras National Seashore
May 17, 2018
Why gravity's strength is actually different throughout planet Earth
On Earth, gravity's strength can be stronger or weaker depending on the altitude.
Why gravity's strength is actually different throughout planet Earth
May 10, 2018
Carolina Query: Why are pine trees found everywhere in NC, but there are different pine trees in different parts of the state?
Carolina Query is a series we've launched based on your questions. Cathy asked "Why are pine trees found everywhere in North Carolina, but there are different types of pine trees in different parts of the state?” Scroll down to ask a question about the science around North Carolina.
Pines, Pines Everywhere Pines
May 4, 2018
Is Climate Change Driving Sharks into Pamlico Sound?
Climate change appears to be expanding the bull shark's range
Researchers report gradually warming ocean waters appear to be driving nursing bull sharks into Pamlico Sound
April 26, 2018
Who decided that eating oysters was a good idea?
Archaeologists have found evidence that oysters provided an important food source as early as 10,000 years ago.
Oysters were cultivated in Japan first
April 26, 2018