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Eyes in the Sky

Ever since the Wright brothers flew at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina has proudly proclaimed to...
Zena Cardman poses in a thick winter coat and hat while conducting research on the West Antarctic Peninsula.

The 0.3 Percent

From the basalt lava fields of Hawaii to the vast white expanse of Antarctica, UNC...
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Utilizing Geophysics to Uncover History

Central North Carolina is home to a vast array of historic landscapes that weave in...
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A Deep Dive into Jordan Lake

Using state-of-the-art instrumentation and lab analyses, UNC researchers gather information on Jordan Lake...
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A Volcanologist’s Vigilance

As director of Ecuador’s Geophysical Institute, Mario Ruiz has monitored some of the most active...

A RAPID Response to Hurricane Matthew

In the months following one of the most destructive hurricanes of the past decade, UNC...
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Keepers of Our Coast

North Carolina’s barrier islands are dynamic landforms in a state of constant change. UNC researchers...
Elsemarie deVries flies a kite out on the beach with a camera attached to conduct an aerial survey

A Day in the Field

How does a beach recover after a hurricane? What are the outcomes of natural processes...
A pelican rests, overlooking the Malecon near Academy Bay

Celebrating Darwin Day

For over a decade, UNC scientists have committed to sustaining and protecting the unique species...