Fright Night: Halloween Monsters
Lots of adults spend the weeks leading up to Halloween watching the scary movies. Our resident historian gives us the rundown on some creepy characters featured in the films, as well as some modern science related to each.
Bridging Scientific Data and Lived Experiences to Equitably Prepare for Climate Change
New federal grant funds will support community nonprofits collaborating to equitably develop green resiliency strategies with Richmond communities.
Ada Lovelace: Computer Programming Pioneer
Ada Lovelace's computer programming idea provided the foundation for tech advances reflected in AI and machine learning we rely on today. Each October we celebrate her work and recognize the contributions of women in STEM.
Historical Artifact or Scientific Innovation? Daguerreotypes Are Both!
While the Museum isn’t a collections-based institution, we still have a robust assortment of objects, each with an interesting story to tell. One such item, a daguerreotype, reveals the important impact photography has had on science.
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.
