Science Matters

Project Plant It! is a partnership between Dominion Energy and the Arbor Day Foundation to teach communities about the importance of trees.

The global medical science network has been making a lot of noise about the newly discovered strain of the coronavirus. News outlets around the world have been picking up this story and getting a lot of attention regarding this newly discovered virus.

We can find a lot of old stuff here on Earth. Original vinyl records from the 1950’s, ancient ruins around the globe, fossils of extinct animals, and so on. We sure have collected a lot of interesting things here on Earth in the time that this planet has existed.

Do you know a Virginia 8th or 9th grader who is curious about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)? Encourage them to apply for BLAST!

Wildfires have certainly been in the news a lot lately. We’ve recently seen big wildfires break out in California, the Amazon, Africa, and now Australia’s bushfires are making similar headlines all over the world.

While enjoying the fresh air on a quiet evening, you have probably heard the peeps, croaks and ribbits of nearby frogs and toads. But how much do you know about these amphibians in your midst? Do you know how many different kinds live near you, and what their ecosystem is like?

As always we are looking forward to seeing what science stories will shape our lives in 2020. Before all the science stories of 2020 begin to roll let’s take a moment to acknowledge some of the big science stories from last year that humanity can now build on in the new year. What were the big science stories of 2019?

On Christmas morning millions of people gather around a tree and spend loving and joyous moments together. So this holiday season we thought we’d spread some joyous love for the Xmas centerpiece itself, trees. Why is your Christmas tree so important? And what should you do with it once you're done with the holidays?

The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia is seeking mentors for a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math- STEAM- group mentoring program at its recreational facility in the East End of Richmond.

Thomas Jefferson’s design of the Rotunda at UVA has made it one of the most iconic structures in the United States. But at the time of his death in 1826, his plans for its interior had not yet been realized.