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NC’s coastal black bears, whales and microplastics, hornworms vs. wasps and algae in window panes.
How scientists study NC’s coastal black bear population using the hair they leave behind, why whales and dolphins confuse plastic bags for food and the science of insect flight. Also, meet the wasp that might be saving your tomato plants from hornworm caterpillars, and learn how microalgae in windows could save energy.
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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Sci NC is supported by a generous bequest gift from Dan Carrigan and the Gaia Earth-Balance Endowment through the Gaston Community Foundation.
Preview | People and Nature
Preview: 12/18/2025 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions
How scientists study NC’s coastal black bear population using the hair they leave behind, why whales and dolphins confuse plastic bags for food and the science of insect flight. Also, meet the wasp that might be saving your tomato plants from hornworm caterpillars, and learn how microalgae in windows could save energy.
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