We make thousands of decisions every day and rely on certain strategies to make up our minds.
How many daily decisions do we make?
February 7, 2018
North Carolina Science Now
Why Shelly Island appeared, then disappeared
Shelly Island appeared and then all but disappeared with Hurricane Maria. Could it return?
Peril and Promise, our ongoing series of reports on the human impact of, and solutions for, climate change. Lead funding is provided by P. Roy Vagelos and Diana T. Vagelos. Major support is provided by Marc Haas Foundation and Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III.
"Deaths of despair" on the rise for middle-aged white people in North Carolina
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
Here's what to do if you see a bear according to the National Park Service and other experts
The North Carolina black bear population has increased over the years. Here's what to do if you see one.
The surprising reason sweet potatoes and marshmallows were first combined
Sweet potatoes and marshmallows weren't always a classic pair. Here's how the holiday favorite got it's start.
Could 'natural branding' be the end of fruit and vegetable stickers?
As natural branding with lasers makes headway overseas, companies look at the impact of the practice.
Five ways you can help save the declining honeybees
Honeybees worldwide are facing multiple threats. Here's how you can help.
Wood vs. aluminum baseball bats: Why the difference is game changing
Frank Graff talks about differences in wood vs. aluminum baseball bats that affect personal average and the game itself.
Balloons Weren’t Alone in the Sky on Eclipse Day
NASA airplanes followed the eclipse's path over North America, flying along the path of totality for seven minutes. During those precious minutes, they glimpsed the outer of the sun and the planet Mercury.
Here are seven things you may not know about hurricane names
How are hurricanes named? Read about the history of hurricane naming protocol, and the current naming system.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. In addition to the National Hurricane Center's annual predictions before the season starts, and the very real and vitally important concerns about the storms themselves, there is always a question about how hurricanes are named. So, here are seven things you should know about Hurricane names.