Researchers working on a PhD project recorded a North Atlantic right whale breaching repeatedly near Nags Head, a species with about 380 members left.
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October 24, 2026
PBS Show Highlights North Carolina Climate InnovationsThe new season of the science series SciNC features regional research and sustainability initiatives.
October 23, 2026
North Carolina Coastal Forests Shrink RapidlyN.C. State researchers find forest loss in the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula has accelerated significantly since 1985.
October 1, 2026
H. Christopher Frey Received 2026 Dixy Lee Ray AwardThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers recognized the North Carolina State University professor for his work.
September 28, 2026
North Carolina Restored Wells Island HabitatOfficials used dredged material from a nearby channel to rebuild eroding coastal bird habitats.
September 21, 2026
North Carolina Sued Domtar Over Hazardous WasteThe state filed a lawsuit against Domtar Paper Company for alleged natural resource damage.
