Earth

Earth: Exploring Our Planet

Lessons in Field Work

January 19, 2024

Biology students gain hands-on experience working with a variety of organisms, from butterflies to fish, in the Outer Banks.

All the Light We Cannot See

January 18, 2024

Undergraduates at the UNC Outer Banks Field Site study how artificial light at night affects wildlife and share their results with community members.

Pop Sci Summer

October 17, 2023

The Carolina Population Center immerses undergraduate students in population science research through its Summer Undergraduate Intern Program.

A Boost for Biology Education

October 12, 2023

The Carolina Biology Education Research Lab makes research more accessible and unpacks career options for undergraduates — a vital service for a department with more than 2,800 majors.

Measuring Water from Space

September 14, 2023

A new NASA satellite is recording the first global survey of Earth’s water cycle with unprecedented accuracy — and Tamlin Pavelsky is verifying its data from North Carolina to New Zealand.

Harnessing Hydrogen

August 24, 2023

Carolina chemists have created a technology that can split water into its component parts, opening the door to more options for alternative energy.

RUNC: Lilly Papell

August 23, 2023

Lilly Papell studies the mighty mechanisms of tardigrades.

A Fair Recovery

August 22, 2023

Cassandra R. Davis has dedicated her career to reframing the conversation around disaster relief, advocating for the marginalized groups that struggle to recover.

Data Displaced

August 17, 2023

When natural hazards destroy homes and livelihoods, where do people go? Clark Gray searches for them using data.