Nuclear Science Merit Badge Workshop at VCU

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Two Virginia Commonwealth University engineering students organized a workshop for Boy Scouts who wanted to earn a Nuclear Science Merit Badge.

VCU Mechanical Engineering students Daniel Metz and Eric Duvecot, both Eagle Sco

Robots + Us Comes to the Science Museum

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Robots Plus Us opened over the weekend at the Science Museum of Virginia. The interactive educational exhibit will be in Richmond through September.

Check out this Science Museum of Virginia’s “Question Your World” segment: “How Do You Feel About Robots?”

UVA's Focused Ultrasound Surgery for Essential Tremor Called Success

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The University of Virginia's ground-breaking scalpel-free brain surgery for essential tremor has been so successful it warrants large-scale testing, according to the project's lead researcher.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Middle School Science Day at Maggie Walker

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For nearly 100 middle school students, Saturday was Science Day at the Maggie Walker Governor’s School. The school’s Science National Honor Society sponsors the event.

Biofuel Made From Camelina Plant Powers Jetliner

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NASA researchers say a series of test flights in California has shown a commercial jet could fly safely with a blend of jet fuel made from camelina plant oil, while producing fewer emissions.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

“Project Plant It” Gets Kids Involved for Arbor Day

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Tomorrow is Arbor Day, and again Dominion Power is helping elementary students plant trees and learn about the environment.

Question Your World: Why Do We Like the Music We Like?

Think about all the music you’ve ever listened to. Everything from Beethoven’s 5th to “Call Me Maybe” are processed through the brain, but what about them allows the brain to say yay or nay? Listen to the latest Question Your World Radio Report from the Science Museum of Virginia to learn more.

NASA Plans to Capture Asteroid to Study Ways to Deflect

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The President's budget recommendations for NASA last week included money to capture and explore an asteroid in a mission that could someday help protect the earth from impact.  Charles Fishburne talks with Dr. Michael Gazarik, Associate Director of the NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate, which would spearhead the project.

Orbital Launches Largest Rocket Ever From Wallops Island

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A company contracted by NASA to deliver supplies to the International  Space Station has successfully launched a rocket from Virginia's Eastern Shore in a test of its ability to send a cargo ship aloft.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Steward School Readies Bryan Innovation Lab

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Tomorrow, parents of Steward School students will be on campus for their first look at the new 6,300-square-foot Bryan Innovation Lab.