King Tides are happening more often in North Carolina, and the King Tides Project wants to get a better idea of where they're happing
May 9, 2019
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Common questions about the measles
More than 700 people have contracted the measles in the U.S. this year. It’s the worst outbreak since 1994. Here’s some common questions about the measles.
May 2, 2019
Meet the indestructible tardigrade
Researchers want to know why tardigrades are so resilient and how that can be used to preserve biological samples.
Fish Yell When It’s Too Noisy
How fish deal with all the noise in their environment
April 25, 2019
The ocean is noisy too
We are constantly exposed to noise, whether it’s walking by a construction site or the sound of a siren or a neighbor using a lawn mower. It’s getting harder and harder to find a quiet spot. That’s even true for fish. It turns out there are a lot of things that make noise underwater, including boat traffic, waves and even marine life.
How Do We Get Kids Hooked on Science? (Answer: Do Science)
Want science part of your kid's life? Do science with them
April 18, 2019
Bat sounds reveal bat secrets
Bats are difficult to track, but by recording their calls, researchers hope to study them.
You’re Not Crazy. Pollen Season is Getting Worse
Climate change is making pollen season worse
April 12, 2019
The Continuing Legacy of the Rovers that Could
NASA's rovers continue to inspire the imagination. As part of the North Carolina Science Festival, we reflect on the impact of their explorations.
April 12, 2019
Discovering the Ship Before Blackbeard
Before Queen Anne's Revenge became Blackbeard's flagship it was a slave trade ship
March 28, 2019