Hurricane Matthew's floodwaters are receding, but it's the mess, left behind, that could be dangerous. NC Science Now's Frank Graff explains the hazards of cleaning up.
Environment
Seagrass Science
Scientists discover and analyze the important function of seagrass beds as not only habitats, but as buffer zones and water purifiers.
Nest Egg Science
Researchers look at the connection between nest construction, climate and the survival and growth rates of Carolina Chickadees.
Synchronous Fireflies
Scientists don’t know why these rare synchronous fireflies, found in a section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, glow simultaneously.
Invasive Plants Field Guide
Invasive plants are common throughout North Carolina and the United States. They present a danger in how their growth affects native plants and wildlife. Five of the most prevalent invasive plant species in North Carolina are listed below. Click on their names to learn more about what they are and where they came from.
The Oak Stands Tall
The eastern United States' mightiest tree, the oak, is in decline, possibly due to over-harvesting or climate change. Whatever the cause, scientists are trying to find ways to reverse this decline. Watch U.S. Forest Service researchers use fire to give young oaks room to grow in the North Carolina mountains.
Animals on the Grid
Animals in Africa face challenges from dwindling habitats and climate, but most dangerous of all can be farmers or poachers who can kill threatened species for protection and profit. Watch how researchers at the North Carolina Zoo are using radio and satellite tracking to follow and protect animals in Africa and in our own backyard.
Modeling Your World
Watch researchers at the National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center in Asheville use computers and graphics to model future land use and climate.
Carolina Bays
Nobody knows how Carolina Bays were formed. They look like swamps and wetlands from the ground, but from the air they take on a mysterious uniform shape and directional alignment.
Sense of Air
From a pollution-sensing bench to high tech monitoring devices, EPA researchers in Research Triangle Park are at the forefront of monitoring the nation’s air quality.