Posted: March 21, 2023

Question Your World: What's Happening to Lakes?

Despite their immeasurable value, lakes are relatively understudied ... until now. What did new research discover about these important bodies of water? The area of global lake surfaces grew, and by a lot!

Question Your World: What's Happening to Lakes?
Posted: March 16, 2023

Spotlight on Light Scientists

March is Women's History Month, a great time to spotlight scientists who work with light and help illuminate our world!

Spotlight on Light Scientists
Posted: February 13, 2023

An IRIS-istible Honor

What’s the official flower of the City of Richmond? We have the answer ... and some science to go with it, of course!

An IRIS-istible Honor
Posted: February 2, 2023

Every Rose Has Its … Prickle?

Sorry 1980s power ballad fans, but Poison led you astray. The writer clearly didn’t consult a horticulturist before drafting the lyrics because if they had, they’d know every rose does not have its thorns.

Every Rose Has Its … Prickle?
Posted: January 19, 2023

Cities and Health: Walking Through the Science

A recently published paper about an innovative community science study explores how walking in different neighborhood designs impacts our wellbeing.

Cities and Health: Walking Through the Science