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National Science Foundation cracks down on sexual harassment

By Anna Pogarcic | February 14

UNC and other scientific organizations join the national conversation of sexual harassment and gender discrimination prevention in the workplace. ...

Chapel Hill father runs 3,000 miles for autism research

By Mickayla McCann | February 12

Nick Nickerson, a 72-year-old father of a son who has autism, is running 3,000 miles — the equivalent of running across the country — to raise money ...

Why aren't young people getting tested for HIV?

By Michael Meeks | February 6

Very low rates of young people are getting tested for HIV, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

According to a new study, the student debt crisis is complicated

By Anna Pogarcic | February 4

While the number of students receiving grants has risen since 2012, the percentage taking out loans decreased.

NCCU officially joins Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory as first HBCU

By Olivia Slagle | January 31

Minority students, older students and former military students from NCCU that have contributed for years will now see increased opportunities as official ...

Researchers look to combat menopausal depression

By Charlie McGee | January 24

Women transitioning into menopause may be able to reduce the risk of experiencing symptoms of depression through hormone therapy, a new study by UNC professors ...

Duke study shows masculinity may be toxic to women and men

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | January 22

A new Duke study shows toxic masculinity may have health consequences for men and women.

The Duke University Chapel on Duke’s West Campus, as photographed in 2017, serves as a symbol of the university.

UNC, Duke researchers find obesity could be genetic

By Kayli Watson | December 4

Research by UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University has found obesity may have a genetic component.

Students celebrate research at QEP Undergraduate Research and Making Exposition

By Mark Burnett | December 3

About 70 students gathered in the lobby of Genome on Friday to present their research at the Quality Undergraduate Research and Making Exposition. ...

Study finds ACA provides better care for mental health patients

By Charlie McGee | November 30

A new study led by a UNC professor found that people with mental health conditions are more likely to be insured and receive sufficient, affordable ...

Duke researchers create artificial human heart muscle tissue

By Georgia Wieland-Stanford | November 30

Researchers at Duke University have created an artificial human heart muscle tissue that can be used to help treat heart attack patients. According to ...

Ethanol-based gasoline offers environmentally conscious alternative

By Blake Weaver | November 26

E15 gasoline’s cleaner emissions and lower cost have led to increased attention in recent years, yet many facts about the fuel aren't widely known by ...

UNC and NC State researchers discover skin patch to potentially battle melanoma

By Vennela Medapati | November 20

UNC and North Carolina State University researchers developed a skin patch that can potentially battle melanoma using a melanin-enhanced cancer immunotherapy ...

Students are getting more sleep than in past decades

By Cy Neff | November 9

Some students' expectations for sleep — or a lack thereof due to parties, events and late nights in Davis Library — might be off-base, according to ...

UNC system professors link wildfires in western U.S. to arctic warming

By Keely Hendricks | November 7

Wildfire activity in the western United States is linked to warming in the arctic, according to a recent study.

Assistant Professor receives grant for gene research from American Cancer Society

By Giselle Pagunuran | November 2

Daniel McKay, assistant professor in the biology and genetics departments, received a four-year Research Scholar Grant from the American Cancer Society ...

Tech companies look to universities for talent in artificial intelligence

By Keely Hendricks | October 31

Tech companies are pursuing artificial intelligence projects more than ever, and they’re looking at universities to recruit their new talent.

STEM departments innovate courses with active learning

By Cailyn Derickson | October 26

On chemistry professor Thomas Freeman’s bookshelf, a row of DNA models are on display. The colorful models, made from pipe cleaners, beads and wood, ...

Study finds college first-years are more politically active

By Tallman Boyd | October 24

A study conducted in 2016 surveyed 137,456 first-year college students and studied their mental health, behavior, political ideology, adaptation to college ...

UNC Institute of Marine Sciences uses coast as their outside laboratory

By Hannah McClellan | October 22

Faculty, students and community members celebrated the 70th anniversary of the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences on Saturday with a community open house. ...