Posted: July 27, 2020

Failed Endeavors Don’t Mean Unsuccessful Innovation

When it comes to scientific innovation, sometimes brilliant discoveries are the result of accidents and mistakes. Here are some examples of how our world is a better place because things didn’t go as planned.

Failed Endeavors Don’t Mean Unsuccessful Innovation
Biology Food Health
Posted: July 23, 2020

Question Your World: Why Does Stress Eating Feel Good?

As the global pandemic continues to impact our lives, there are ample opportunities to be overwhelmed and stressed. Sometimes people turn to food for comfort. Why does stress eating feel good?

Question Your World: Why Does Stress Eating Feel Good?
Posted: July 23, 2020

Scratch That Itch and Learn to Code: Getting Started

There's no bad time to learn how to code, but summer is especially good as you might have extra time on your hands. In this post, professional computer nerd and robotics coach Bob Shires introduces you to the free programming site Scratch.

Scratch That Itch and Learn to Code: Getting Started
Posted: July 16, 2020

Question Your World: How Can I See Comet NEOWISE?

A comet that people can see without the use of a telescope … that’s a great reason to keep looking up! So, how can I see it?

Question Your World: How Can I See Comet NEOWISE?
Posted: July 14, 2020

Why Do Viruses Jump from Animals to Humans?

Richmond-based scientist and eScienceInfo founder Dr. Jeya Chelliah explains how viruses can “jump” from wild animals to humans and how we can work to prevent the next pandemic caused by an animal-origin (or “zoonotic”) virus.

Why Do Viruses Jump from Animals to Humans?