In The News
Mentions of UNC Researchers in external publications.
UNC scientist works with ex-shark fishermen on tiger shark conservation
July 31, 2025
Chelsea Black, a shark expert and postdoctoral research fellow at UNC-Chapel Hill, discusses her work tagging tiger sharks and collecting GPS data.
Happiness doesn’t have to be a heavy lift
July 31, 2025
Barbara Fredrickson, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ psychology and neuroscience department, talks about how micro-moments of positivity can improve wellbeing.
Even low doses of CBD may cause harm to the liver in some people, FDA study finds
July 16, 2025
Paul Watkins, co-director of the Triangle Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation, discusses recent research on how CBD affects liver cells and how its impact compares to that of other medications.
Food dyes are lurking in surprising places
July 16, 2025
Elizabeth Dunford in the Gillings School of Global Public Health discusses a recent study she led on food dyes, their potential health risks, and why further research is needed.
What flood insurance does and does not cover
July 16, 2025
Don Hornstein in the School of Law and director of the Center for Climate, Energy, Environment and Economics, explains how wind damage can affect a homeowner’s ability to receive flood reimbursement from private insurers.
Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases
June 24, 2025
Nabarun Dasgupta in the Gillings School of Global Public Health discusses the reduction in fatal overdoses, particularly in Generation Z populations.
There’s never a perfect time to have a baby — but 2025 is looking pretty tough
June 24, 2025
Karen Benjamin Guzzo, director of the Carolina Population Center, explains how current economic conditions are influencing people’s decisions to delay having children.
Teens with “addictive” phone use more likely to be suicidal: study
June 24, 2025
Mitch Prinstein in the College of Arts and Sciences explains why screen time alone is not always an adequate way to assess mental health risks for teens.
These “plasticizer” chemicals are found in shampoo and pizza boxes. But are they harmful to your health?
June 3, 2025
Stephanie Engel in the 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 in the School of Medicine explains the key factors behind why newborns’ eye color can change.