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Al Duncan holds a Roman mask

Unmasking Ugliness

Al Duncan has spent the last 15 years exploring why humans are drawn to the...
Two images of Kurt Gray: one red and one blue

Outrage Explained

Kurt Gray studies our deepest beliefs — from morality to religion — and hopes his...
A man sits on stage holding a guitar and surrounded by music stands.

Feeling the Music

Willie Payne works with blind and low-vision musicians to make music more accessible...
Kara Hume

Fitness for All

After working with the autism community for over 30 years, Kara Hume is building a...
Alex Worsnip

RUNC: Alex Worsnip

Alex Worsnip researches what it is to be rational — and why, sometimes, we aren’t...
Jian Lily Chen

RUNC: Jian Chen

Jian Chen wants more mental health services for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities...
Patricia Sawin with her two cats

The Future of Folk

Patricia Sawin has devoted her career to researching people’s everyday stories, from oral histories to...
Jonathan Schisler looks at the stars at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center

Team Science for Space

Jonathan Schisler’s research on aging is fueling a partnership with NASA to make Carolina a...
Nikhil Kaza

RUNC: Nikhil Kaza

Nikhil Kaza wants to reimagine cities for everyone...