Carolina Query is a series we've launched based on your questions. One of our first questions was about the mysterious dish near South Nag's Head. Scroll down to ask a question about the science around North Carolina.
Joe Sledge asked: What was the big dish in South Nag's Head for?
March 30, 2018
Only a handful of restaurants in the state carry the “Impossible Burger” and Durham’s Bull City Burger and Brewery is one of them. On a rainy Thursday evening, I called ahead to make sure they hadn’t sold out of the meatless patty. They hadn’t. It was delicious. And expensive.
Raw sewage causes microorganisms in the water to go into overdrive.
What happens when raw sewage is dumped into water
March 15, 2018
Where did that ring around the moon come from?
The reason we sometimes see a ring around the moon
March 7, 2018
Close to one-third of North Carolinians rely on private well water. RTI International scientist Jennifer Redmon explains the importance of testing private wells.
Why it's still important to check your private well water safety
March 7, 2018
Do you know what happens when you sneeze and why?
What happens when you sneeze?
March 3, 2018
Coyotes are in all 100 North Carolina counties, but they've only been in the state for 30 years. Why are they doing so well?
Why coyotes are thriving in North Carolina
February 23, 2018
The 2017-2018 flu season has had a severe effect in North Carolina. UNC-Chapel Hill pediatrician Dr. Ravi Jhaveri explains.
Why this flu season is significantly worse than last season
February 2, 2018
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