Posted: April 23, 2021

Question Your World: What Does It Take to Fly a Helicopter on Mars?

The science community had some great news to start off this week: a historic first-ever powered and controlled flight on another planet! As far as mission objectives go, Ingenuity has already passed with flying colors. 

Question Your World: What Does It Take to Fly a Helicopter on Mars?
Posted: April 21, 2021

Time to Hit the Trails

April is the perfect time to head out into nature. Not only is it when we celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, it’s also Stress Awareness Month. So here are our staff and volunteer recommendations for their favorite spots to bike, hike, and just simply observe the natural world.

Time to Hit the Trails
Posted: April 15, 2021

Question Your World: What’s the Future of Virginia Rail?

Cars have become an undeniable presence nearly everywhere on Earth that has humans. What about the future though? Will we continue to only expand one mode of transportation?

Question Your World: What’s the Future of Virginia Rail?
Posted: April 12, 2021

Inspiring Future STEM Leaders: Careers in Neuroscience

In order to inspire girls to go into STEM careers, they have to know what types of jobs are available. With a nod to our traveling exhibition Mental Health: Mind Matters, our recent Girls in Science event focused on careers in medicine, neuroscience, and mental health.

Inspiring Future STEM Leaders: Careers in Neuroscience
Posted: April 8, 2021

Question Your World: What’s the Buzz about Cicadas This Spring?

Do you remember what happened in 2004? That was the last time 15 states experienced the emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas! If we move forward 17 years, that takes us to today when the process is happening all over again.

Question Your World: What’s the Buzz about Cicadas This Spring?