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Urban heat, a solution for plastic pollution and saving gopher frogs. Plus, Raven Rock State Park.
How heat acts like a “silent killer” across urban landscapes, and a breeding program that gives endangered gopher frogs a head start. NC State scientists turn hard plastics into a flexible glassy gel that can be used to reduce plastic waste in electronics and medical devices. Plus, how the Cape Fear River helped craft what we now know as Raven Rock State Park and why the park is so special.
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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 | Problem-Solving Science
Preview: 12/11/2025 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions
How heat acts like a “silent killer” across urban landscapes, and a breeding program that gives endangered gopher frogs a head start. NC State scientists turn hard plastics into a flexible glassy gel that can be used to reduce plastic waste in electronics and medical devices. Plus, how the Cape Fear River helped craft what we now know as Raven Rock State Park and why the park is so special.
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