Posted: June 4, 2021

Question Your World: How Are Scientists Helping the American Red Wolf Population?

Once upon a time, red wolves used to roam the southeastern portion of our nation, including in Virginia. However, since 1980 the species was considered extinct in the wild. Now scientists are working to give the American red wolf a chance at making a comeback.

Question Your World: How Are Scientists Helping the American Red Wolf Population?
Posted: June 2, 2021

17 Cicada Facts to Celebrate 17 Years!

Summer is coming, and so are cicadas. In addition to the annual cicadas, parts of Virginia will also see Brood X periodical cicadas this year. To celebrate, we put together a list of interesting science facts about the big bugs.

17 Cicada Facts to Celebrate 17 Years!
Posted: May 26, 2021

Question Your World: Can Technology Let Us Communicate Using Only Our Thoughts?

Merging technology into the human body may sound like science fiction, but it happens all the time. There’s hearing aids, pacemakers, contact lenses, and many other examples of technology physically being used within our bodies. But what about the most mysterious part of our body, the brain?

Question Your World: Can Technology Let Us Communicate Using Only Our Thoughts?
Posted: May 14, 2021

Question Your World: Who All Is Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccination?

As vaccination efforts have continued to reach adults, many of us are left wondering about adolescents. When it comes to keeping children safe, scientists are not kidding around. 

Question Your World: Who All Is Now Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccination?
Posted: May 11, 2021

Mental Illness Doesn’t Affect Me … Does It?

When something doesn’t directly impact us, many of us tend to spend very little time thinking about it. But often the impacts do hit closer to home than you may realize. This is true with mental health: you may not have a mental illness, but mental health does affect you.

Mental Illness Doesn’t Affect Me … Does It?