Netherlands company Eosta tests plastic label-free 'natural branding' on North Carolina sweet potatoes.
Environment
Researchers help honeybees help themselves against a devastating parasite
UNC-Greensboro researchers try to harness honeybees' natural defense to help save them from the Varroa mite.
This man-made material could help save NC’s oyster population
A scientist and oysterman come together to help save NC's declining oysters with a biodegradable material.
Half Earth: E.O. Wilson Interview
Frank Graff talks with author and biologist E.O. Wilson about his plan to help save the planet.
The What's in the Water Show
Researchers want to understand why sea grass and fish are dying, algae is growing and water quality is deteriorating in North Carolina's largest natural lake, Lake Mattamuskeet.
NC State Parks Director Reflects on 100 years
Mike Murphy, the director of North Carolina’s State Parks, looks ahead to the next 100 years.
Great Smoky Mountain Air
Great Smoky Mountains National Park's biologically diverse ecosystems face the threat of air pollution. However, the future may hold clearer skies as air quality over the park might be improving.
Secrets of Currituck Sound
Scientists launch the first study of the unique Currituck Sound’s water quality, habitats and wildlife.
New Weather Warnings
A deep dive into a century of data stores at NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information reveals new weather warnings as the Earth’s climate changes.
Hurricane Matthew: the Science of Cleanup
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.