The new frontier for design and manufacturing is in three dimensions. What has become known as 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, opens a new world of design never before possible

Unveiling baby sharks, swimming with sharks, sea turtle rehab… Enjoy the wonders of the coast as the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island helps us get up close and coastal in this 30-minute special.

Horticultural therapy is the use of plants and gardening to help treat a variety of mental illnesses, traumatic brain injuries and memory impairments.

New compounds under development at NC Central University’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) could be key to creating a better treatment for diabetes.

Daydreaming used to be considered a waste of time—until now. Psychologists at UNC Greensboro have found it’s good for you, because the body needs time to be off-task, rest and recharge.

Diabetes patients often suffer from problems in their feet, including sores and loss of feeling. East Carolina University researchers are using sonograms to see the foot in a new light in an attempt to help.

Water resilience is the goal of a team of experts planning water use in North Carolina. The goal is to find ways to share existing water more efficiently to avoid having to build expensive new reservoirs, as well as develop ways to better conserve water in the future and lessen the impact on the environment.

Construction has started for a 34 square mile wind farm, the first in the state. Frank Graff catches up with project manager Craig Poff, of Iberdrola Renewables, to talk about wind power & alternative energy options for North Carolina..

Researchers work to unlock the secrets of summer’s favorite insect — the cicada. Cicada wings kill microbes on contact, and the design could hold engineering secrets.

The future could be powered by what’s found under the ocean floor and in the winds above the waves. Researchers are studying how much energy could be tapped from the sea and whether it’s even possible.