Posted: May 20, 2020

Question Your World: How Is Our Relationship with the News?

Scientists have been studying the impact of news and our brains for sometime. Turns out the way we digest the news impacts our physical and mental health.

Question Your World: How Is Our Relationship with the News?
Posted: May 6, 2020

Question Your World: Murder Hornets?!? Really?!?

2020 has certainly been a tough year so far. Not only have we been dealing with a global pandemic, but now we’re hearing news about MURDER HORNETS! What is going on here? Murder hornets?!? Really?!?

Question Your World: Murder Hornets?!? Really?!?
Posted: April 29, 2020

Question Your World: Why Is COVID-19 Giving Us FOMO?

Just about everything is closed and no one’s really going out, but somehow we are still having FOMO!! Why is COVID-19 giving us FOMO?

Question Your World: Why Is COVID-19 Giving Us FOMO?
Posted: April 20, 2020

Take a Phenological Walk with Me

Hey there, science lovers! Lexie Barrell here. I love helping Museum guests learn all about the world around them, especially when it comes to plants and animals! And phenology is a great place to start!

Take a Phenological Walk with Me
Posted: April 15, 2020

Question Your World: Can Genetics Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19?

Understanding the COVID-19 virus is more important than ever for our nation's ability to combat the spread. Virginia scientists are making headlines for a new approach to learning more about where Virginia cases are coming from.

Question Your World: Can Genetics Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19?