It was a tough start to the week for many air travelers as federal budget cuts led to cascading delays along the East Coast Monday morning, but as Charles Fishburne reports, disruptions at Richmond International so far have been minimal.

In this extended interview, Entomologist Dr. Art Evans and WCVE producer Steve Clark talk with Dr. John Cooley of magicicada.org to learn more about his project to map the broods of periodical cicadas and the role of citizen scientists in this effort.

WCVE Public Radio listeners have the opportunity to make important contributions to Cooley’s research. Learn more here.

Photo: Dr. John Cooley. Photo courtesy of magicicada.org

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.

Governor Bob McDonnell is halfway through a two-week trade mission to California, China and Japan.