Shipwrecks provide valuable habitat for female sand tiger sharks
August 1, 2019
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Meet the amazing sea star
Sea stars can regenerate their limbs. Here's what else is neat about them.
July 25, 2019
6 ways North Carolina helped us get to the moon
North Carolinians had a role in getting Americans to the moon. Here's how we contributed
July 19, 2019
7 Wild Wildlife Adventures in NC
If you're interested in conservation, NC has got you covered.
July 5, 2019
When are leatherback turtles mating? Check the DNA.
Using DNA to understand turtle mating patterns
July 5, 2019
There's no scientific name for "poop"
Poop is important to health research, but does it need another name?
June 26, 2019
Poison ivy and its pals: some common myths
Poision ivy, poision oak and poison sumac look very different, but they're all part of the same family, and they all cause an allergic reaction for most people
June 26, 2019
Summer + outside = poison ivy
So, you wore shorts in the woods, and now your skin is itchy, red and swollen. Congratulations, you may have picked up the juice from a member of family Anacardiaceae, which include poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.
North Carolina is a “Sharky” Place. Here’s What You Should Know
50 different species of shark live off the coast of North Carolina
June 20, 2019
Walking In the Shadows of 500 Years of History
DURHAM— Bird songs and the sounds of rushing water from the Eno River are what walkers usually hear on the Eno Trail, not far from historic downtown Hillsborough. But for five weeks in the spring, the scrape of shovels and cries of discovery blended into Mother Nature’s natural chorus. Students and professors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Archaeology Department were excavating what is known as The Wall site.
It’s Hot! It’s Summer! How Much Water Do You Need?
Whether you’re working in the yard or lying on the beach in the heat of summer, you are going to get thirsty. And while it’s tempting to reach for a cold beverage, it’s a good idea to drink just plain water first.
Dive into some water facts to find out why: The average adult human body is 50-65% water. The percentage is about 60% in men, 55% in women, 65% in children and about 75% in infants.