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Will North Carolina’s Hog Waste Lagoons Overflow During Hurricane Florence?

As Hurricane Florence dumps dozens of inches of rain onto North Carolina, many are wondering if the state's pig manure lagoons will be able to withstand the downpours — without contaminating their drinking water.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 14, 2018
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Will North Carolina’s Hog Waste Lagoons Overflow During Hurricane Florence?

As Hurricane Florence dumps dozens of inches of rain onto North Carolina, many are wondering if the state's pig manure lagoons will be able to withstand the downpours — without contaminating their drinking water.

By Caroline Redmond September 14, 2018

Plants’ Response To Being Eaten Is Very Similar To Our Response To Pain, Researchers Prove

When humans are under attack, our fight-or-flight reaction is triggered — and it turns out the same is true for plants too.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 14, 2018
Science News

Plants’ Response To Being Eaten Is Very Similar To Our Response To Pain, Researchers Prove

When humans are under attack, our fight-or-flight reaction is triggered — and it turns out the same is true for plants too.

By Caroline Redmond September 14, 2018

The Spix’s Macaw That Inspired The Movie ‘Rio’ Is Now Extinct In The Wild — And Humans Are Mostly To Blame

The Spix's macaw — the striking bird known as Blu in the movie "Rio" — now only lives on in captivity, according to a new study.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 11, 2018
Science News

The Spix’s Macaw That Inspired The Movie ‘Rio’ Is Now Extinct In The Wild — And Humans Are Mostly To Blame

The Spix's macaw — the striking bird known as Blu in the movie "Rio" — now only lives on in captivity, according to a new study.

By Caroline Redmond September 11, 2018

Fishermen Discover A Massive 10,000-Year-Old ‘Irish Elk’ Skull

Though the ancient species was not exclusively found in Ireland, more remains of these deer have been found in that country than anywhere else in the world.

By Bernadette Deron Sep 11, 2018
Science News

Fishermen Discover A Massive 10,000-Year-Old ‘Irish Elk’ Skull

Though the ancient species was not exclusively found in Ireland, more remains of these deer have been found in that country than anywhere else in the world.

By Bernadette Deron September 11, 2018

Jocelyn Bell Burnell Was Snubbed Of A Nobel Prize 50 Years Ago, Now She’s Won $3 Million – And Is Donating It All

Jocelyn Bell Burnell has been a pioneer in the astrophysics field. Her story highlights the importance of women and minority representation in the STEM field.

By Caroline Redmond Sep 7, 2018
Science News

Jocelyn Bell Burnell Was Snubbed Of A Nobel Prize 50 Years Ago, Now She’s Won $3 Million – And Is Donating It All

Jocelyn Bell Burnell has been a pioneer in the astrophysics field. Her story highlights the importance of women and minority representation in the STEM field.

By Caroline Redmond September 7, 2018

Nurse Reunites With Doctor She Cared For As A Premature Baby In That Same Hospital 28 Years Ago

"Meeting Vilma was a surreal experience ... I've come full circle and I'm taking care of babies with the nurse that took care of me."

By Caroline Redmond Sep 7, 2018
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Nurse Reunites With Doctor She Cared For As A Premature Baby In That Same Hospital 28 Years Ago

"Meeting Vilma was a surreal experience ... I've come full circle and I'm taking care of babies with the nurse that took care of me."

By Caroline Redmond September 7, 2018

These Are The Laziest Countries In The World, According To The United Nations

The World Health Organization had hoped to reduce inactivity 10 percent by 2025, but these numbers don't bode well for that goal.

By Bernadette Deron Sep 6, 2018
Science News

These Are The Laziest Countries In The World, According To The United Nations

The World Health Organization had hoped to reduce inactivity 10 percent by 2025, but these numbers don't bode well for that goal.

By Bernadette Deron September 6, 2018
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