This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how zebrafish are being used to test for possible drug therapies for humans and experimental cures for diseases. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how the work of Mary-Dell Chilton in the genetic modification of plants and animals launched a new field of research. Supporters say these techniques could help feed the world. Opponents claim that there are safety and environmental issues with the use and consumption of genetically modified foods. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how United States Forest Service scientists are trying to save the Carolina and Eastern Hemlock trees from the invasive wooly adelgid. They are doing research on an integrated pest management strategy, combining spot treatment with pesticides and the release of a predator beetle Laricobius nigrinus, in the hopes that the life of the trees can be prolonged. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

UNC-TV honors North Carolina?s Greatest Generation with this moving two-hour documentary presentation, NORTH CAROLINA?S WWII EXPERIENCE. Through film footage, photographs, and revealing personal interviews with 25 men and women who lived it, this documentary brings history to life, from battlefield to the home front. It examines the myriad of roles North Carolina and its citizens played in the Second World War. Two hour documentary, teachers may wish to show it in 30 minute intervals.

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how researchers at the UNC Coastal Studies Institute are testing new technologies that would harness the power of the ocean to create new sources of energy. Ongoing studies look at the energy potential and feasibility of generating energy from wind, waves, and currents. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how researchers are studying Vibrio bacteria, commonly found in raw oysters and toxic to humans. Reseachers, intent on designing an early warning system, are looking for a predictable relationship between high Vibrio levels and the water's salinity and temperature, which can be affected by a number of weather variables. Researchers are using DNA analysis to identify and compare bacteria. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media." Discussion questions are also provided.

In this activity, students learn to recognize the relationships among candidates, the major and minor parties, and special interest groups, and understand how these relationships shape the public agenda.

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, outlines how pollution can impact the water cycle and affect out local water supply. The City of Durham has launched a multi-year study to see if a series of rain gardens and cisterns can improve or control storm water runoff. Components of the resource include a video, related text articles, photo gallery, instructions on how to build a rain garden, and an interview with Maverick Raber, City of Durham water quality engineer. Links to these components are provided on the page underthe heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how researchers at UNCCH-IMS have developed a water testing system, using a genetic technology method, to rapidly test coastal waters which will decrease the time needed to notify the public about contamination. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how new research is showing how oyster reefs can grow at a rate that would out-pace projected sea level rise, offering a new way to protect shorelines from erosion as well as create fish habitat, clean the water, and provide tasty treats for people to eat. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media." Discussion questions are also provided.

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, discusses the forces involved in cycling and describes how an aeronautics engineer uses Newton"™s three Laws of Motion to test the best posture and helmet for a cyclist in the A2 Wind Tunnel. This premier testing facility, in Mooresville, NC, offers state of the art technology in the study of wind resistance by helping cyclists, NASCAR drivers, and Olympic bobsledders ride like the wind. Components of this resource include a video, related text articles, a photo gallery, and an interview with an aeronautical engineer. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how researchers at the UNC Coastal Studies Institute are studying how melting Antarctic glaciers will affect the Atlantic Ocean and the state"™s coastal resources. The world"™s oceans, the creatures that live within, and the climate influenced by those oceans are all connected. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how biomedical engineers at Duke University have been able to grow living skeletal muscles in the lab that look and act like the real thing. Researchers use stem cells to grow muscle outside of a body and then transplant it into a mouse. Components of this resource include a video, a related blog article, and discussion questions. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how agricultural researchers at NC State University and local NC farmers have developed and implemented technologies to help strawberries bloom and produce fruit in a less than ideal climate. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, shows how researchers at the Textile Performance and Comfort Center at NC State University test safety clothing on PyroMan, a life-size mannequin with sensors. Researchers and students test fabrics for breathability, fire retardation, and heat resistance in order to ensure the health and safety of first responders, red zone workers, and military units. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how Ms. Palma, a Great Egret named after a NC school principal,is being tracked with a radio transmitter device attached to her back. Data from her daily and yearly activity will give scientists information about egret behavior and habitat. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how Dr. Roland Keys, Director of the Biodiversity and Earth Observation Lab at the NC Museum of Natural Science, is using remote controlled, hidden cameras, telemetry and GPS to record animal behavior and movement and to study whether human activity is affecting animal populations in a specific area. Components of this resource include a video, a related blog article, and an interview with Dr. Keys. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how climatologists at the National Climatic Data Center in Asheville analyze weather data to explain the unusual winter of 2013-2014 and to forecast how a warming planet will affect climate in the future. The difference between weather and climate is discussed. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."