NASA Langley Plays Key Role In Curiosity Mission

Charles Fishburne in Science Matters

The successful landing of the Mars Scientific Laboratory “Curiosity” Rover, is due in part to research at Virginia’s NASA Langley Research Center that goes back decades. Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters report.

Ash Borer Quarantine Extended Statewide

The Va. Dept. of Agriculture has extended the Emerald Ash Borer quarantine to include the entire state.

NASA Says Inflatable Heat Shield Test Was a Success

Charles Fishburne in Science Matters

NASA says the Virginia launch of a rocket carrying an inflatable heat shield was a success, after surviving a short trip through the earth’s atmosphere at speeds up to 7,600 miles an hour.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters Report.

Mini-Nucleur Power Station Test Site Near Lynchburg is Operational

Charles Fishburne in Science Matters

Babcock & Wilcox Company says a test facility for its new class of mini-nuclear reactors is fully operational.  Charles Fishburne has more in this WCVE Science Matters Report.

NASA Langley To Launch And Deploy New Inflatable Heat Shield From Wallops Island

Charles Fishburne in Science Matters

Langley’s NASA Research Center is scheduled to launch and deploy a large, inflatable heat shield aboard a rocket from Wallops Flight Center in Virginia this weeekend.  Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters report.

Learn more and watch a video report here

Science Museum Offers Underwater Adventure

John Ogle in Science Matters

Tomorrow, from noon until 1 pm, a visit to the Science Museum of Virginia could include a live presentation from under the Atlantic.

James River Expedition Completes First Segment

John Ogle in Science Matters

The Second Annual James River Expedition is underway. On Saturday, students who paddled the first of three segments of the James arrived in Cartersville. John Ogle reports.

Learn More and Watch a Video Report Here.

Geological Survey Mapping Earthquake's Path

John Ogle in Science Matters

People who live in Goochland, Louisa, and Fluvanna counties may notice a low flying plane over the next few days. It’s involved in some follow-up science on last summer's earthquake.  WCVE Correspondent John Ogle reports.  

Geophysicist Anji Shah
Geologist Wright Horton

Virginia State Offers STEM Teacher Training

John Ogle in Science Matters

It has been reported that there will be a shortage of 280,000 math and science teachers by 2015. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, working with a million dollar grant from Altria, has added two new Teacher Quality and Retention Programs to 48 others in session nationwide. One is at Tennessee State College in Nashville, the other is at Virginia State University.  John Ogle reports.

Dominion Virginia Power Opens Hybrid Energy Plant

Charles Fishburne in Science Matters

Dominion Virginia Power has just opened a huge coal-burning plant in Southwest Virginia that is state of the art.  And as WCVE Correspondent Charles Fishburne reports, it has scientific, economic and environmental impact unlike any other
plant in the country.