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In Lebanon, the 'Amber Man' digs up golden time capsules from the age of the dinosaurs
When dinosaurs reigned some 130 million years ago, flowering plants were taking over the world. That change is sealed in ancient amber specimens on the slopes of Lebanon that Danny Azar knows so well.
'It feels like I'm not crazy.' Gardeners aren't surprised as USDA updates key map
The USDA is updating an important map for gardeners and growers picking plants and flowers. The new map shows the contiguous U.S. is about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the last map 11 years ago.
UAW has a unique strike strategy. It keeps Detroit Big 3 automakers guessing
For the first time, the UAW is on strike against the Big 3 U.S. automakers at once. Workers at three plants have been called out so far, with more to follow Friday if there's no progress on a deal.
New bill would benefit North Carolina's plant biodiversity
A new house bill in Washington may bring millions of dollars to North Carolina to protect the state's biodiversity.
Tobacco Plants Contribute Key Ingredient For COVID-19 Vaccine
Here's irony: tobacco plants may be key in preventing COVID-19. Two companies are using the plants to produce proteins for a vaccine. One candidate vaccine is already in a clinical trial.
North Carolina Botanist Leads Study Documenting Extinct Plant Species
A recently published report led
Glass Gem Corn: Poster Child For The Return To Heirloom Seeds
An Oklahoma man exploring his Cherokee roots discovered a forgotten variety of corn and revived it with help of heirloom seed savers. The revived Glass Gem corn now has 19,000 Facebook followers.
How Climate Change Affects Fall Crops In North Carolina
When fall arrived this year, it didn't make its entrance with crispy air and cooling temperatures.
How A Seed Bank Helps Preserve Cherokee Culture Through Traditional Foods
The seeds are free for any Cherokee, but recipients have been limited because demand is so high. Collecting the seeds has been difficult and emotional, but the program has helped unify the community.