The museum says the extra space will allow 100,000+ more visitors each year. Here’s what to know about the renovation.

New research found that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction.

Did you know there is a wonderful place dedicated to all things hummingbirds called the Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History? It is a wonderful nature preserve in South Carolina that's not ...

When monitoring the health of mammal populations, scientists often use camera traps to observe the animals in their habitats. But weasels are so sneaky they're rarely caught on camera—leaving ...

Weasels are often difficult to capture on camera, making it hard for conservationists to track their population numbers. This study aimed to determine the best material to use as bait for camera traps ...

Discovery Place Science joins over 100 organizations from across the state as part of the North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest), the largest statewide celebration of science.

However, many other museums in the area, such as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh and Durham’s Museum of Life and Science, offer kid-friendly exhibits and activities.

You can also send your bird sightings to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and learn more from the NC Hummers page. I captured hummingbirds feeding during a warm summer rain shower in ...

We’re a little worried about the weasels,” said Roland Kays, a research professor at North Carolina State University and ...