Category: In The Media
These 5 science-based tips can improve your relationship
Expressing gratitude helps bring us closer to our partner. Among relationship-promoting behaviors, the role of gratitude has some of the strongest scientific evidence behind it, said Sara Algoe, a psychologist … Read more
How African-Americans get left out of conversations about the American working class
Conversations abound about the impact of the American working class on our nation’s politics. But all too often, African-Americans are not included in these conversations, even though they have been … Read more
How China Miscalculated Its Way to a Baby Bust
China’s baby bust is happening faster than many expected, raising fears of a demographic collapse. And coping with the fallout may now be complicated by miscalculations made more than 40 … Read more
Scientists now think they know why tardigrades are so indestructible
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, commonly survive in some of Earth’s most challenging environments. The microscopic animals are so extraordinary that they have even traveled to the International Space … Read more
For Gen Z-ers Celebrating Lunar New Year, Hot Pot Offers a Sense of Home
In China, Lunar New Year, which begins on Saturday, is a time of intense travel and the only time of year many can make it home. For those living abroad, … Read more
‘The economy is different now’: Parents pay grown-up kids’ bills with retirement savings
Three-fifths of parents with adult children gave them financial help in the past year, Pew Research reports in a new study. … Parents, for their part, seem ever more inclined … Read more
A Fossilized Tree That Dr. Seuss Might Have Dreamed Up
The toilet brushlike specimen from a Canadian quarry hints at the evolutionary experiments that occurred during a 15-million-year gap in the fossil record. “This is a totally new and different … Read more
US 2.0: What We Have In Common
The United States, we’re told, is increasingly a house divided. Conservatives and progressives are so alienated from each other that conversation is virtually impossible. But are we really as divided … Read more
UNC celebrates 10 years of ‘Hip Hop Diplomacy’
UNC-Chapel Hill’s Carolina Performing Arts will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Next Level, a hip-hop cultural diplomacy program, on Friday. The founding director is music professor Mark Katz. WRAL
How to Savor Life Like an Astronaut
You don’t have to leave Earth to appreciate being alive. There are simple ways to cherish each day. … Savoring is the process of bringing mindful attention and awareness to … Read more
‘A picture of winners and losers’: Several Triangle bird species declining as the climate warms
Bird populations are declining, including in the Triangle. “That finding was a really big shock and maybe a wake-up call that our ecosystems are no longer able to support biodiversity … Read more
Too many athletes develop reproductive problems, says researcher
Anthony Hackney, professor of exercise physiology and nutrition at UNC-Chapel Hill, examines the factors that lead to athletes experiencing reproductive health issues. “Exercise has many health benefits, but too much exercise, … Read more
A controversial execution in Alabama renews the fight over capital punishment
A controversial Alabama execution taking place on Thursday has reignited scrutiny of the death penalty and highlighted the enduring nature of the practice despite attempts to end it. … “I … Read more
My rock ‘n’ roll sabbatical: A literature professor hits the road
Florence Dore, professor in the department of English and comparative literature at UNC-Chapel Hill, reflects on her professorship and simultaneous life as a rock ‘n’ roll musician as well as … Read more
Crossing the mighty Neuse
“That boat’ll take more than you will!” — Cap’n Jim Rumfelt So begins the account of a storm-filled day on the Neuse River by Bland Simpson, Kenan Distinguished Professor of … Read more
Near-invincible tardigrades have a secret chemical weapon
Scientists may have figured out one of the many mysteries surrounding everyone’s favorite microscopic survivor: the tardigrade. … “It’s opened up a whole huge repertoire of experiments we can now … Read more
‘Love languages’ have guided couples for decades. Scientists are skeptical.
If you have ever contemplated ways to improve your romantic relationships, you have probably heard about love languages. … While it may seem like a small point, finding your “primary” … Read more
How HBO has led Emmy nominations for decades — and why its reign may end
Once again, HBO has the most nominations of any network or platform going into the 75th Emmys awards ceremony. But its decades-long Emmy dominance may not last as hit shows, … Read more
UNC-Chapel Hill’s PlayMakers raise mental health awareness with immersive ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ performance
A new play at UNC-Chapel Hill is raising awareness of mental health and suicidal ideation. The play is a partnership between PlayMakers Repertory Company and UNC Student Affairs. … Vice Chancellor for … Read more
$1.09 Billion Grant Reflects North Carolina’s Renewed Interest in Rail
On the morning of December 8, U.S. Congresswoman Valerie Foushee stood on a stage at Raleigh’s Amtrak station with several other elected officials. She, as well as North Carolina Governor … Read more