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North Carolina Science Festival: Thousands Gather Across the State for Solar Eclipse Star Parties
On Friday, April 5th to Monday, April 8th, 2024, the 12th annual Statewide Star Party, a hallmark event of the NC Science Festival, unfolded across the state to thousands of eager attendees. This year’s theme, “Sun and Moon,” served as a fitting tribute to the solar eclipse that graced the skies on the event’s final day.
Playing with the Future of Farming
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has partnered with the NC Soybean Producers Association and Marbles Kids Museum to refresh the college’s sponsored On the Farm exhibit and infuse farm technology into the action.
Daylight Saving Time Spells Bad News for Healthy Habits
Researchers found the onset of daylight saving time is associated with increased consumption of processed snack foods and fewer trips to the gym.