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25033
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Horseshoe crabs have a very unique quality in their blood. This quality may allow scientists to cure any number of diseases. As it is, the blood of a horseshoe crab is used to test medicines and vaccines before they are sold.
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25034
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Sharks seem to have a unique quality in their cartilage proteins which inhibits the growth of tumors. Research is currently being done to discover if this could be a possible solution to cancer.
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25035
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New controversy over seafood has people in the fish industry upset. The question is whether there should be a similar inspection for seafood like the ones for beef, poultry, and pork.
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25036
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New inspection methods for seafood are criticized by some of the best in the business. Many fish sellers fear they will be put out of business if the new standards are put in place.
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25037
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Joyce Taylor gives tips on how to promote safe handling of seafood at home. She discusses the best way to keep fish fresh while fishing and in the kitchen.
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25038
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There has been a decline of people going into science careers or even earning advanced science degrees. More effort is now being put into getting women and minorities interested in science.
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25039
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Women starting scientific careers has been uncommon. Some think this may be because girls are not encouraged to take risks, which is a requirement for science. If you are not willing to make mistakes, you can’t experiment.
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25040
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New efforts are being made to help minorities get engaged in science and succeed. Special programs as well as understanding teachers could be the key to getting minorities into science.
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25041
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There have been many lighthouse keepers at Hatteras. This year the families of those lighthouse keepers got together to remember them all. Generations were brought together as they reminisced and caught up on family history.
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25042
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Deep sea fishing has become a popular tourist activity on the Outer Banks. Various options for deep sea fishing are available, and some of the captains have great stories.
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25043
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Edenton has a proud history that became particularly significant in 1774. That history is memorialized during the holidays. Special Christmas events highlight the sacrifices of women and their contributions to the history of the town.
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25044
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Tyre Lanier and Marty Martin are attempting to find a way to sell pre-marinated seafood steaks that don’t dry out from the marinade before they’re even cooked. So far tests have been promising, and they hope this will be a great stride for the seafood industry.
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25045
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An invasive species of water plant is taking over lakes and ponds in North Carolina. It’s called giant salvinia or Kariba weed. Many people were, for years, distributing it and didn’t realize the harm it could do.
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25046
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Hammocks Beach State Park has much to do for anyone interested in environmental science. It has recently added new land to be used to continue the education they provide.
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25047
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Marc Basnight has been living on the outer banks since he was a child. He since has grown up to be a prominent fighter for the saving of the ecological systems at play.
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