Researchers look at the evolution of animals to learn why they no longer have weaponized tails
Why animals don't have the weaponized tails seen in prehistoric times
February 15, 2018
Mortality rates for mid-life white people in North Carolina have increased over a period of 13 years.
'"Deaths of despair" on the rise for middle-aged white people in North Carolina
January 11, 2018
The North Carolina black bear population has increased over the years. Here's what to do if you see one.
Preserved tissue found in a turtle fossil shows that sea turtle hatchlings have been relying on a dark color to help them survive for millions of years.
Baby Turtles Have Been Wearing the Same Color for 50 Million Years
December 7, 2017
UNC and NC State researchers measure 'brain shearing,' giving new insight into concussions.
New technology shows how this brain movement can lead to concussion
November 29, 2017
Sweet potatoes and marshmallows weren't always a classic pair. Here's how the holiday favorite got it's start.
As natural branding with lasers makes headway overseas, companies look at the impact of the practice.
Honeybees worldwide are facing multiple threats. Here's how you can help.
NC State researchers look to history to see what survivors of major extinctions look like.
How survivors adapt in a post-apocalyptic world
October 27, 2017
The burning question I have every time I watch a movie featuring a major disaster or apocalypse, is what does the world look like with few remaining survivors?
Free-range animal grazing is encroaching on giant panda habitats in China.
How a surprising new threat is putting giant pandas at risk
October 17, 2017