Montage of people of all ages finding the joy of discovery in the natural world

These ‘plasticizer’ chemicals are found in shampoo and pizza boxes. But are they harmful to your health?

June 3, 2025

Stephanie Engel in theĀ Gillings School of Global Public Health discusses phthalates — their sources, health impacts, and how people are exposed.

Why do babies’ eyes change color? Sunlight, genetics and more

June 3, 2025

Rebecca Chasnovitz inĀ theĀ School of Medicine explainsĀ theĀ key factors behind why newborns’ eye color can change.

Many coastal communities are flooding more than we thought, researchers find

June 3, 2025

Miyuki Hino inĀ theĀ College of Arts and Sciences discusses how sea-level rise impacts coastal communities and why current infrastructure falls short.