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!
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.
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.
Posted: December 29, 2022
Branch Out: Post-Holiday Tree Recycling Ideas
The holiday season has come and gone and your live tree is a dried-out remnant of its glorious self. Don't despair: your tree still has a future!
Posted: October 27, 2022
Prehistoric Property: Fossil Hunting IN the Science Museum
If you look closely at the Science Museum's limestone façade, you can see tiny fossils embedded into the walls!
