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What it takes to build an oyster reef

North Carolina started oyster reef restoration projects in Pamlico Sound in 1996. 14 have been completed. The largest project, Swan Island, is underway. It will cover 50 acres. Find out how it’s done.
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The bugs you'll find in your home, if you look closely

According to research from North Carolina State University, most North Carolina homes, regardless of how clean they are, house an average of 93 distinct bug species. So we wanted to see what was in our house, with the expertise of entomologist Matt Bertone.
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Manufacturing in N.C. isn't dead. But it's different

In the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a leaner and more innovative textile industry is growing. The Manufacturing Solutions Center in Conover is training the next generation of workers and entrepreneurs.
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Google-founded Gravity Games merge STEM and racing in Lenoir

These race cars don't need engines; they're fueled by gravity. In this year's Google-founded North Carolina Gravity Games, teams use minimalism and the laws of physics to vie for the prize.
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Meet an N.C. teacher turned oyster farmer

Ryan Bethea gave up teaching to become one of North Carolina's oyster farmers, using science to raise award-winning oysters on five acres of estuary he leases from the state.
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Meet the Haw Riverkeeper, guardian of the river

Most rivers have an assigned watchdog, often called a riverkeeper. Meet Emily Sutton, the Haw River's newest riverkeeper.
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This lab is in the business of breaking things

Gateway researchers work in a lab designed to make products fail.
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How personal values matter when making choices

Making a moral decision isn't just based on emotion or logic, says a new study from UNC-Wilmington. Your values play a key role.
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Sea level rise puts pressure on Hyde County

Hyde County, N.C.'s dike was first built to protect farmland from salt water intrusion. Now, residents say sea level rise presents a new concern.

NC Science Now: Season 1

North Carolina Science Now: Producers

North Carolina Science Now Stories

North Carolina Science Now: Advisory Board

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What it takes to build an oyster reef

The bugs you'll find in your home, if you look closely

Manufacturing in N.C. isn't dead. But it's different

Google-founded Gravity Games merge STEM and racing in Lenoir

Meet an N.C. teacher turned oyster farmer

Meet the Haw Riverkeeper, guardian of the river

This lab is in the business of breaking things

How personal values matter when making choices

Sea level rise puts pressure on Hyde County

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