Format: 2013-05-23

Antares Launch Postponed: Largest Ever From Virginia

The maiden flight of the largest rocket ever to be launched from Virginia's Eastern shore had to be postponed yesterday due to equipment malfunction, but as Charles Fishburne tells us in this Science Matters report, the Antares program is a major step in Virginia's future in space.

Analyzing Virginia’s Transportation Funding

The nonprofit Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis says low income people will pay more in new taxes than wealthier Virginians under the transportation funding legislation adopted by the General Assembly.

Virginia Forestry's Seedling Store Closing For Season

The Virginia Department of Forestry is closing its doors on its popular seedling sales for the season, and as Charles Fishburne reports, for more than 90 years it has helped keep Virginia green.

Two Deaths in I-64 Crash in New Kent

Two men from Chesterfield died late Tuesday night on westbound I-64 in New Kent County.

Warner Urges Passage of Gun Control Bill

U. S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) spoke on the floor yesterday to urge fellow members to support the gun control bill before the Senate, which includes a portion known as the Campus Safety Act.

Question Your World: How Will We Fuel Long Term Space Exploration?

The Apollo 11 mission in 1969 was one of the most sophisticated scientific experiments of all time. This trip involved over 5 million lbs. of fuel for the round trip to our closest celestial neighbor. That worked well for getting us to the moon and back, but how much fuel could we possibly produce and carry on board for a trip to the distant reaches of our solar system?

Plutonium 238

Virginia Awaits The Return Of The 17-Year Cicada

After spending 17 years underground, billions of cicadas will begin emerging from the earth -- as soon as the ground temperature reaches 64 degrees. 

Responding to the Unexpected

In the aftermath of Monday’s bombing in Boston, emergency medical personnel instantly organized to identify and treat victims. Richmond Ambulance Authority emergency protocols involve multiple agencies.

Gun Safety Group Targets Cantor in Billboard Campaign

A group of gun safety advocates has launched a billboard campaign to urge House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to support the firearm background check bill, likely to pass the Senate this week.

Fatigue Causes More Crashes, Virginia Tech Institute Finds

Virginia Tech researchers show fatigue is the leading form of distracted driving resulting in crashes and near crashes.