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
North Carolina Science Now
How a train crash changed product testing
It took a deadly train crash to motivate companies to start testing products before selling.
How a train crash changed product testing
February 15, 2018
How Many Daily Decisions Do We Make?
We make thousands of decisions every day and rely on certain strategies to make up our minds.
How many daily decisions do we make?
February 7, 2018
Why Shelly Island appeared, then disappeared
Shelly Island appeared and then all but disappeared with Hurricane Maria. Could it return?
Peril and Promise, our ongoing series of reports on the human impact of, and solutions for, climate change. Lead funding is provided by P. Roy Vagelos and Diana T. Vagelos. Major support is provided by Marc Haas Foundation and Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III.
"Deaths of despair" on the rise for middle-aged white people in North Carolina
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
Here's what to do if you see a bear according to the National Park Service and other experts
The North Carolina black bear population has increased over the years. Here's what to do if you see one.
The surprising reason sweet potatoes and marshmallows were first combined
Sweet potatoes and marshmallows weren't always a classic pair. Here's how the holiday favorite got it's start.
Could 'natural branding' be the end of fruit and vegetable stickers?
As natural branding with lasers makes headway overseas, companies look at the impact of the practice.
Five ways you can help save the declining honeybees
Honeybees worldwide are facing multiple threats. Here's how you can help.
Wood vs. aluminum baseball bats: Why the difference is game changing
Frank Graff talks about differences in wood vs. aluminum baseball bats that affect personal average and the game itself.