Posted: February 16, 2024

Celebrating Black History Month: Gladys West and GPS

While revered for her ability to solve complex math equations by hand, West's work programming computers contributed to GPS technology.

Celebrating Black History Month: Gladys West and GPS
Posted: December 21, 2023

Virginia’s One-Stop Lip Hydration Station

If you’re fond of easy-to-use tube lip balm, you have a Virginian to thank!

Virginia’s One-Stop Lip Hydration Station
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
Posted: August 30, 2023

WANTED: Spotted Lanternfly

To slow the spread of the invasive insect in Virginia, officials are asking for the public's help in tracking and smashing the spotted lanternfly.

WANTED: Spotted Lanternfly
Posted: August 22, 2023

Oh, Baby Baby: Our Trees Are Wearing Diapers!

We’ve been talking about diapers recently, and babies using them, but those babies have been the juvenile trees recently planted in The Green.

Oh, Baby Baby: Our Trees Are Wearing Diapers!