Science

From about May to October each year, sea turtles nest in the sand along Cape Hatteras.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Two summer interns talk about their experiences working with the creative teams at NASA.

VPM Science Matters is a multi-media educational initiative of VPM, Central Virginia’s PBS & NPR stations. Through our “big loud voice” of Radio, Television and the Web, we strive to inspire our community to value science and understand its importance to our future.

Earth is entering the debris stream of Comet Swift-Tuttle and this is causing the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. The best time to watch the Perseid meteor shower might be the night/morning of August 11 - 13.

Did you know that some insects walk on water? Find out how with entomologist Dr. Art Evans and VPM radio producer Steve Clark as they explore the science of water striders.