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Ecosystems

image: Austin Gray samples a stream.

Jul 31, 2025

A New World for Microbes

Former North Carolina Sea Grant fellow Austin Gray is exploring what happens when microbes meet microplastics.
image: oyster shell.

Jul 28, 2025

Microplastics and Metals in Oysters

“Our goal is to provide scientific data in context that can aid decision-making and dispel misinformation.”
image: plastic debris.

Jul 24, 2025

PET Predators

Chemical and biomolecular engineer Nathan Crook and student Tianyu Li at NC State are developing a microorganism that can break down and absorb plastic waste.

Jul 16, 2025

PFAS, Arsenic, and Trade-Offs

Research from Tiffany J. VanDerwerker, former fellow for the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute, and her NC State University colleagues Detlef R. U. Knappe and David P. Genereux reveals the bedrock aquifer may provide residents in counties along the Cape Fear River with safer drinking water.

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Jun 30, 2025

The South Atlantic Release Rodeo Kicks Off

Participants can win circle hooks and lead weights, a kite rod and reel combo, and a Turtlebox speaker.