More than 700 people have contracted the measles in the U.S. this year. It’s the worst outbreak since 1994. Here’s some common questions about the measles.
May 2, 2019
North Carolina Science Now
Fish Yell When It’s Too Noisy
How fish deal with all the noise in their environment
April 25, 2019
The ocean is noisy too
We are constantly exposed to noise, whether it’s walking by a construction site or the sound of a siren or a neighbor using a lawn mower. It’s getting harder and harder to find a quiet spot. That’s even true for fish. It turns out there are a lot of things that make noise underwater, including boat traffic, waves and even marine life.
What's the most remote place in North Carolina?
A husband and wife team track down the most remote places in the United States
November 21, 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
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
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
Happy birthday to rare red wolf pups!
Three red wolf puppies were born at the Durham Museum of Life and Science
Rare wolf puppies born, adding to the critically endangered population
April 24, 2018