Posted: January 30, 2018

Super Blue Blood Lunacy: Hyping the Moon

It’s interesting to hear guests, the media, and friends on social media talk about the supposed super blue blood moon happening this week. Let’s look past the hype and discuss what we can really expect to see.

Super Blue Blood Lunacy: Hyping the Moon
Posted: January 6, 2018

Question Your World: Can Drones Save Lives?

There are a lot of concerns over technology taking human jobs, but in many cases, technology can actually help humans be better at their jobs. One example is drone technology used for disaster and emergency rescues.

Question Your World: Can Drones Save Lives?
Posted: December 6, 2017

What Do Women Scientists, Conditioning Techniques, and Rats Have in Common?

Training Norway rats to play basketball is pretty hard. But what might be more difficult is deciding what to name the seven new rat basketball trainees at the Museum!

What Do Women Scientists, Conditioning Techniques, and Rats Have in Common?
Posted: November 17, 2017

Question Your World: Happy Locally Sourced Thanksgiving, Virginia!

On Thursday, millions of Americans will gather around dinner tables for the big Thanksgiving meal. The giant festive feast is the centerpiece of this holiday, so let’s take a look at Thanksgiving foods through the lens of science.

Question Your World: Happy Locally Sourced Thanksgiving, Virginia!
Posted: November 9, 2017

Question Your World: What Are the Stranger Things in Science?

According to the Neilson ratings, in the first three days of November, 15.8 million people watched the first episode of the Netflix original Stranger Things! Fictional shows are all well and good, but the science world has some pretty strange facts to offer as well.

Question Your World: What Are the Stranger Things in Science?