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NC Science Now: Science of Bacteria in Water

Frank Graff looks at the science behind properly cleaning up from a hurricane.

Aired 10/19/2016 | Rating NR

UNC-TV Science

NC Science Now: Science of Bacteria in Water

Clip: Season 3 | 5m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

Frank Graff looks at the science behind properly cleaning up from a hurricane.

Hurricane Matthew's floodwaters are receding in places but it's the mess, left behind, that could be dangerous. North Carolina Science Now's Frank Graff explains the hazards of cleaning up.

Aired 10/19/2016 | Rating NR

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Why rip currents form off the coast of NC

Find out how holes in the sand bar lead to rip currents off the North Carolin coast. (49s)

Meet the scientist making canola oil healthier

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Meet the scientist who's adding omega-3 fatty acids to canola oil. (1m 53s)

Where the phrase "pulling out all the stops" comes from

Learn the origin of the phrase "pulling out all the stops" (1m 13s)

Carolina Query

UNC-TV wants your questions about science in North Carolina! (38s)

NC Science Now: The Lost Colony

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Archaeologists are uncovering intriguing new clues to the fate of the Lost Colony. (6m 8s)

NC Science Now: Science of Bacteria in Water

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Frank Graff looks at the science behind properly cleaning up from a hurricane. (5m 36s)

It's the Pits

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Antiperspirants and deodorants change the microbial life on your body. (6m)

Searching for The Brown Mountain Lights

Astronomers search for western North Carolina's mysterious Brown Mountain Lights. (4m 36s)

The links between cancer and obesity

Researchers at UNC Chapel Hill describe the link between cancer and obesity. (2m 46s)

How parasites make a living

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Parasites are nature's freeloaders. (1m 23s)

Why estuaries are hotspots of biodiversity

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Estuaries are thriving but delicate ecosystems for a rich assortment of plants and animals (1m 16s)

How climate change leads to stronger hurricanes

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MIT scientist Kerry Emanuel describes why climate change is leading to stronger storms. (6m 5s)

The NC Sweet Potato Goes Abroad

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The NC sweet potato market in Europe has grown by 1100% in 10 years. (3m 15s)

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