Lawmakers hear a report on energy exploration in our state. How the Biltmore Estate compares to its "contemporary" - Downton Abbey. And author Robert Inman talks about his new book.

A special program introduces children to the natural sciences. Dr. Jay Narayan is the 2014 O. Max Gardner Award recipient. And we preview the NC Museum of Art's annual teen ArtScene program.

A profile of 2014 University Award recipient Thomas Kenan III. A tour of the newly-expanded Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center. And a conversation with "The Moon & More" author Sarah Dessen.

A profile of 2014 University Award recipient Leo Jenkins. UNC Charlotte engineers designed a sonar system to help sewer crews. Author & professor Dr. Tom Eamon talks about his new book on NC politics.

Mushrooms 'n More & Dogwood Hill Pickles & Salsa are growing big business for an Alamance County man. Keep Your Fork Farm is helping bring truffles to NC. The Overmountain Victory Trail is part of the National Trails System. And Marco Zarate talks about the work & mission of the NC Society of Hispanic Professionals.

Mushrooms 'n More & Dogwood Hill Pickles & Salsa are growing big business for an Alamance County man. Keep Your Fork Farm is helping bring truffles to NC. The Overmountain Victory Trail is part of the National Trails System. And Marco Zarate talks about the work & mission of the NC Society of Hispanic Professionals.

Researchers work to develop implants that can be absorbed by the body. NCCU's BRITE Center offers innovative biotech & biomanufacturing programs. And ESPN's John Brenkus talks with us about the science of sports.

A Winston-Salem woman's heart condition is healed with a special pump. The sport of Pickleball is gaining popularity & will be part of the NC Senior Games. Plus a preview of the upcoming Gateway to Science Expo in Greensboro.

NC legislators review 2013 budget cuts & their impact on this fiscal year. We mark North Carolina Beer Month with a look at the science of beer. And Bud Lavery talks about the ongoing work & mission of Prevent Child Abuse NC.

We profile an 80 year-old Wilson County shoeshine man. Lawmakers hear a report on potential voter fraud. Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson addresses the NC Science Festival. And author Marisha Pessl talks about her new book.