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.
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RUNC: Nicholas Lauersdorf
September 6, 2023
Nicholas Lauersdorf studies diverse systems with rich behaviors.
A Slow Burn
August 28, 2023
Ric Colacito’s research suggests that, in the worst-case scenario, rising temperatures could reduce U.S. economic growth by up to one-third over the next century.
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.
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.
Safe Water for All
August 15, 2023
From India to Flint, Michigan, Siddhartha Roy has seen what happens when water resources are insufficient and is pushing to drastically reduce lead in drinking water by 2040.
RUNC: Ken Tianyuan Ge
August 9, 2023
Ken Tianyuan Ge studies the labor and capitalism of musicians on cruise ships.
SURFing Through Summer
July 26, 2023
From peanut allergies to the death penalty, Carolina’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURFs) are gaining hands-on research experience in the lab and the field.