Updates

Mark My Words | Friday, September 21, 2012

Fat-loving Firmicutes

What do gut bacteria have to do with the amount of calories we digest?

by Mark Derewicz
Features | Tuesday, September 18, 2012

For Cilia's Sake

UNC researchers debunk a long-held theory about how our lungs function and devise a way to measure mucus pressure (think blood pressure). This is a key step in helping patients with respiratory problems.

by Mark Derewicz
Features | Thursday, September 13, 2012

In the Line of Fire

After the BP oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, much of the oil and gas never made it to the surface or to land. Where did it go and what effect has it had on marine life?

by Mark Derewicz
In Print | Thursday, September 6, 2012

Mornings at the Stanton Street Shul

Where hip meets hip replacement.

by Susan Hardy
Overheard | Thursday, September 6, 2012

Carolina, quoted

It’s not about pulling players from games because of a certain threshold… It’s about trying to improve the rules of the game and improve safety.” —Kevin Guskiewicz, ESPN 

by Jason Smith
Features | Thursday, September 6, 2012

Driving through Time

The Blue Ridge Parkway as you’ve never seen it.

by Melissa Geil
Mark My Words | Friday, August 31, 2012

Torn Asunder

The search for families ripped apart during slavery

by Mark Derewicz
Features | Tuesday, August 28, 2012

We Don't Like to Move It, Move It

Humans aren’t as active as we were a few decades ago.

by Margarite Nathe
Blargon Jog | Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Five More Usage Pitfalls

Another useful list of language traps to avoid. 

by Margarite Nathe
In Print | Thursday, August 2, 2012

The First Sparks of the AIDS Epidemic

A new book tells the story of HIV’s birth—and the story of its future.

by Margarite Nathe