News tagged with roanoke island

Researchers say they have new clue to Lost Colony

(AP) -- A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony, the settlers who disappeared from North Carolina's Roanoke Island in the late 16th century.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created May 04, 2012 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (9) | comments 0

NOAA and partners to survey marine life at USS Monitor wreck site

NOAA will participate in a private research expedition to study marine life living on and around the wreck of the USS Monitor. The August 2-8 expedition is the first in the history of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary devoted ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Aug 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1




Search results for roanoke island


Oyster Shells Tell Story

(PhysOrg.com) -- Some oysters provide pearls but all oyster shells have a story to tell, if you know how to look for them. One compelling story about North America’s first successful English settlement has ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Jun 04, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast


List of search results for roanoke island