Preview | Science in Unexpected Places
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Snorkeling NC rivers, the ecological role of hemlocks and the ethical implications of AI.
The surprisingly colorful and environmentally important world beneath the surface of NC’s rivers, the role that hemlock trees play in the forest ecosystem and the ethical issues involved with artificial intelligence. Plus, why environmentally friendly “green burials” have grown in popularity.
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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 | Science in Unexpected Places
Preview: 11/13/2025 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions
The surprisingly colorful and environmentally important world beneath the surface of NC’s rivers, the role that hemlock trees play in the forest ecosystem and the ethical issues involved with artificial intelligence. Plus, why environmentally friendly “green burials” have grown in popularity.
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Sci NC is supported by a generous bequest gift from Dan Carrigan and the Gaia Earth-Balance Endowment through the Gaston Community Foundation.