Posted: March 10, 2021

Question Your World: Are You Feeling Springtime Allergies Earlier This Year?

As the world continues to combat the pandemic, everyone is paying more attention to symptoms like a runny nose and watery eyes, but it could be because of something in the air: the annual release of springtime pollen!

Question Your World: Are You Feeling Springtime Allergies Earlier This Year?
Posted: March 10, 2021

Awwwwww: The Science of Animal Cuteness

As we head into spring and see more imagery of chicks, bunnies, and lambs, take a few minutes to stop and stare. Why? Because researchers found that looking at cute animals has health benefits!

Awwwwww: The Science of Animal Cuteness
Art Health
Posted: March 5, 2021

Art Therapy vs. Art as a Therapeutic Approach

Various forms of art have long been celebrated for their healing qualities. When exploring the connection between, and role of, art and mental illness treatments, what's the difference between art therapy and art as a therapeutic approach?

Art Therapy vs. Art as a Therapeutic Approach
Posted: March 4, 2021

Question Your World: What Should and Shouldn’t Get Cloned?

Cloning animals is not a new thing -- the first cloning research began in 1885 and the earliest successful cloning experiment using frogs happened in 1952 -- but we're still pretty far off from a real life Jurassic Park.

Question Your World: What Should and Shouldn’t Get Cloned?
Posted: March 4, 2021

An Unjust Evolution

Learn more about two papers recently published by the University of Richmond in collaboration with the Museum which explore the relationships between temperature, air quality, socio-demographic factors, and historical planning decisions for the City of Richmond.

An Unjust Evolution