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.
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.
Question Your World: Why Have Ancient Rats and Cats Been in the Science News Lately?
Recent excavations raise some big questions about understanding our planet’s biological history. It's a great reminder that life on Earth may seem wild now, but it’s got a pretty wild past, too!
Question Your World: What Did We Just Discover about Tyrannosaurs?
Every now and then a discovery is made that challenges a previously held belief. A recent excavation site in Utah is shedding more light on how some dinosaurs may actually have been social creatures.
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.
