Build Robots and See the World! Part 1
People affiliated with FIRST robotics teams in Virginia are discovering this year that the program not only teaches important life skills, sometimes it even opens the door to world travels.
Science Matters
Countdown to Pluto's Closest Approach
The long journey of NASA’s New Horizons mission began in 2006 aboard America’s biggest, baddest rocket, with every conceivable booster. On July 14th, the spacecraft will come the closest to Pluto during this historic flyby. Charles Fishburne of 88.9 WCVE has this Science Matters report.
Question Your World: How Can We Truly Approach Climate Change?
Every year scientists discover newer and newer things about our Earth. There are constantly new stories on discovering unknown creatures, plant life, meteorological happenings, and beyond. While we’re learning new things about our home we are also keeping an eye on things we’ve known of for a while, like the global change in climate.
Calling All Superheroes and Science Lovers!
Join the Petersburg Public Library as they host the Sciencetellers, on Tuesday, July 7th at 2:00 p.m., at the Tabernacle Community Life Center – 444 Halifax Street, Petersburg, Virginia. This educational and engaging event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Question Your World: Why Did We Add An Extra Second This Year?
College students, high level business execs, parents, and just about anyone that does anything are always wishing they had more time. Lucky for us, our wishes have been granted in 2015. This year will officially be one second longer. Why did we add an extra second this year? Listen to this Question Your World radio report produced by the Science Museum of Virginia to find out.
Male Contraceptive Pill in the Works at UVA
Why isn’t there a male contraceptive pill? Researchers at the University of Virginia are making progress in developing an effective male “contraceptive pill” that has eluded scientists for years. Charles Fishburne of 88.9 WCVE has more in this Science Matters report.
Charles Fishburne: The Pill for women has been around for 50 years. A male equivalent is much more difficult to produce.
Dr. Herr: And really the main reason is that most women ovulate only 1 egg each month.
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