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Amateur astronomers, an archaeological dig in Old Salem and how DNA can help with cancer treatments.
The important role amateur astronomers play in making new discoveries, archaeologists search for the remains of a colonial pottery kiln in Old Salem and researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill utilize patients’ DNA to customize cancer treatments. Plus, botanists search forests for the world’s largest longleaf pine.
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Preview | Discoveries
Preview: 10/9/2025 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions
The important role amateur astronomers play in making new discoveries, archaeologists search for the remains of a colonial pottery kiln in Old Salem and researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill utilize patients’ DNA to customize cancer treatments. Plus, botanists search forests for the world’s largest longleaf pine.
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