The concept of using mice for experiments is a pretty established aspect of scientific research. Mice are excellent examples of the mammalian systems and often times their bodies help us understand a lot about our own. So, why do we study mice brains? Listen to this Question Your World radio report produced by the Science Museum of Virginia to find out.
On December 5, 2014, NASA launched the Orion spacecraft on an unmanned test flight. With a successful blast off and splash-down, many people are wondering what’s next for the Orion spacecraft? Listen to this Question Your World radio report produced by the Science Museum of Virginia to learn more.
As autumn makes its presence known to us we start to see a lot of leaves falling to the ground. This is a beautiful indicator of seasonal change and these leaves often get swept aside in order to clean up the landscape. Recently lawn maintenance was viewed through the lens of science and the big question had to be asked, should we rake leaves? Listen to this Question Your World radio report produced by the Science Museum of Virginia to learn more.
From the days of domesticating agriculture our diet has played a huge role in who we are as a species. As technology advanced we were able to do more with food and learn more about what food does to us. Now scientists are asking bold new questions and getting some pretty amazing answers. For example, can diet impact aging? Listen to this Question Your World radio report produced by the Science Museum of Virginia to find out.
We’re all familiar with the world of science fiction, home to the mythical element that binds the universe and can be controlled with one's mind, the force. Scientists are working on some pretty remarkable things these days, but can technology ever help us physically control things with our minds? Can we really use the Force? Listen to this Question Your World radio report produced by the Science Museum of Virginia to find out.
