Spider may elicit a “yuck” or an “ew” from many, but the true nature of these oft-feared critters is not as icky as one might ...

When you see a spider in your house, stop and think before you kill it. Spiders do more good for humans than harm.

North Carolina is a state full of biodiversity, and snakes are no exception. Its diverse environments, from the mountains in the west to the coastal plains in the east, provide abundant habitat for 38 ...

North Carolina is a state full of biodiversity, and snakes are no exception. Its diverse environments, from the mountains in the west to the coastal plains in the east, provide abundant habitat for 38 ...

Alligator Alcatraz is causing light pollution in one of the first designated "dark skies" in the eastern United States.

Lepidoptera, as they are known to scientists, are familiar creatures that are not only welcome guests in many gardens, they are also essential to certain flowering species' survival.

Gardening myths often come from a kernel of truth, but with science and observation we can make better choices for our ...

False Cape State Park in Virginia Beach sprawls across 4,321 acres of pristine coastal wilderness, yet somehow remains off the radar for most weekend adventurers. Here’s the first plot twist in our ...

Venomous snakes strike faster than the eye can see — and now, scientists have the video to prove it. Authors of a recent study, which was published last week in the Journal of Experimental Biology, ...

Scientists captured ultra‑high‑speed video showing vipers strike in under 0.1s. Copperheads occur statewide in North Carolina and cause over 90% of venomous bites. Homeowners should clear brush, ...

A.J. Staton-McCray scored 22 points to lead Seton Hall to an 85-74 win over No. 23 North Carolina State in a Maui Invitational quarterfinal on Monday. Mike Williams scored 11 of his 14 points in ...