Extracting Extraordinary Things
Claire Bunschoten spent a year at The New York Botanical Garden unpacking the history and culture tied to one of America’s favorite flavors: vanilla.
Creativity
Creativity: Illuminating Color and Culture
More Than Books
Tushar Varma traveled across 35 states, visiting 85 independent bookstores to learn why they’re so vital to the communities they reside in.
Change Through Stories
Nazanin Knudsen uses writing, filmmaking, and small moments in time to reflect on larger cultural discrepancies.
RUNC: Gabriel Bump
Gabriel Bump writes novels to better understand himself and the places and people he holds dear.
Macro Marvels Magnified
A look at some of Carolina's classic research scenes in macro.
Film Beyond the Stars
Five years in, the Cosmic Rays Film Festival continues to provide a venue for experimental filmmakers in Chapel Hill.
The People’s Historian
Darin Waters believes that through the study of history, we can find out where we’ve been and glimpse where we’re going – something he learned during his PhD project at Biltmore Estate.
On the Origin of Sculptures
In a collaboration between Arts Everywhere and the UNC Center for Galápagos Studies, five artists were tasked with creating sculptures of native Galápagan animals to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Galápagos Science Center on San Cristóbal Island.
Roots of Afro-Latin Rhythms
In each episode of the Mix(ed)tape Podcast, researchers Melissa Villodas and Andrés Hincapié speak to Black dancers, choreographers, musicians, and academics about the roots of various Afro-Latin rhythms, the role of dance and music in identity formation, and how racism manifests in the Afro-Latin dance scene.
Microscope Magic
Since middle school, Michelle Itano has been mesmerized by the power of microscopes. These seemingly familiar pieces of technology can do so much more than simply capture images of small things. They can unveil a world beyond our imagination — one Itano strives to show as many people as possible.