A female microscopic roundworm that spent the last 46,000 years in suspended animation deep in the Siberian permafrost was revived and started having babies in a laboratory dish. … “The age over which it survived is one of the shocking … Read more

Tens of millions of Americans have been living with stifling, dangerous heat this summer. A new analysis shows how much worse it is for people living in urban environments. … Angel Hsu, a public policy professor at the University of … Read more

When Durham poet, teacher, and small press executive director Ross White looked Michelangelo’s David in the eyes—virtually, at least—a poem broke open for him. … White has taught writing-related classes at high schools, managed the distance learning program at NC … Read more

Final Jeopardy category: the American Revolutionary War. The answer is: The last battle of America’s war of independence was fought on this continent. Cue the familiar music, and write down your response. If you said “What is North America?” and … Read more

In Black Folk, Blair Kelley portrays generations of Black workers — Pullman porters, domestic laborers, USPS employees, COVID-19 essential workers — who have contributed to the nation’s prosperity. … Over the last few years, University of North Carolina at Chapel … Read more

Giving, receiving and even witnessing gratitude can improve your well-being, especially during difficult times. Multiple studies have shown that expressing gratitude to acquaintances, co-workers, friends or romantic partners can offer a relationship “boost” and “helps bind us more closely,” said … Read more

Kevin Stewart of the department of earth, marine and environmental sciences (EMES) at UNC-Chapel Hill joins WRAL News to talk about a recent string of earthquakes in western North Carolina. WRAL

Teens on social media is a problem many parents and guardians have lost sleep over, but for which few feel there are real, practical solutions. Don’t worry, there are, experts say. While there are some benefits, social media presents a “profound … Read more

The potential harms of social media use is in the national spotlight as symptoms like depression and anxiety soar among young people. … Mitch Prinstein, who’s a professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC, has been researching how technology use … Read more

Three sophomore cadets will be the first from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Air Force ROTC to be selected as officers into the U.S. Space Force. The selection process for the Space Force changes every year. Avery Berg is a cadet with UNC-Chapel Hill’s Air Force … Read more