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FloraQuest app puts a botanist in your pocket
The N.C. Botanical Garden’s new digital tool makes plant identification portable and more widely accessible.
Boost your sun protection with these tips
What’s the SPF sweet spot? Read on to learn that and more about reducing your risk of skin cancer and wrinkling.
COVID-19 has become endemic
The federal public health emergency response has ended, but the disease — in its new phase — still poses a threat, says Dr. David J. Weber.
Maymester packs rich experiences into 2 weeks
Instructors use smaller classes and an intense schedule to immerse students in field trips, service learning and deep discussions.
ChatGPT helps SILS information expert focus
The AI chatbot can be a powerful assistive technology for those with ADHD, including herself, says Maggie Melo.
Lineberger leads endometrial cancer moonshot
This vastly understudied uterine disease is on the rise, but Dr. Victoria Bae-Jump and others are fighting to turn the tide.
RNA discoveries drive oncologist’s next chapter
Chad Pecot specializes in caring for patients with lung cancer and conducts research into how various types of RNAs promote the spread of cancer. It's a mission driven by his personal experiences.
Bench to bedside, Carolina leads study of Angelman syndrome
Research on the one defective gene that causes the rare autism-related disorder could lead to broader breakthroughs.