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 lesson, students compare and contrast the processes of sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction by examining plant reproduction.

In this lesson, students will explain why biodiversity is important to the biosphere.

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 instructional module illustrates how an electric guitar produces sound through the processes of electromagnetic induction and amplification.

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."

Students will learn about the six simple machines and how they can be used to describe the human body in motion.

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."

In this lesson, students will learn about the path of the 2017 solar eclipse and describe the awesome totality phase of the solar eclipse.

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."

In this lesson, students explore how an excess of sunlight affects a plant's ability to perform photosynthesis.

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."

In this lesson, students will explain how plants respond to external stimuli to enhance survival in an environment.

Students explain how a vector can transmit a virus to a host and give examples of vectors and the viruses they might carry. Students will learn how researchers use DNA sequencing to create a powerful tool to track the spread of the Zika virus around the world.

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."