Posted: October 29, 2024

Question Your World: Do Animals Self-Medicate?

Have you heard the phrase “no pain, no gain?" It’s often used in reference to working out. But maybe that phrase could apply to more than just workouts.

Question Your World: Do Animals Self-Medicate?
Posted: July 26, 2024

Question Your World: Do Whales Have an Alphabet?

From deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to decoding sperm whale clicks, science is no stranger to language and communication.

Question Your World: Do Whales Have an Alphabet?
Posted: June 17, 2024

Quetzalco ... WHAT?!?

Welcome to the Science Museum of Virginia Quetzalcoatlus northropi, the largest known flying animal!

Quetzalco ... WHAT?!?
Posted: February 9, 2024

Question Your World: Which Animal Is Causing Trouble for Lions?

Ants are smaller than lions, but they can make some pretty huge impacts when a colony gets involved.

Question Your World: Which Animal Is Causing Trouble for Lions?
Posted: November 13, 2023

Cracking Open the Science of Balanophagy

There are 47 oak trees in The Green at the Science Museum of Virginia, so it’s time to get cooking with acorns, right? Not quite!

Cracking Open the Science of Balanophagy