Long and lush eyelashes have been associated with great beauty since before the time of Cleopatra. Recently some researchers looked at the science behind eyelashes and came to an eye opening conclusion! So, why do we have eyelashes? Listen to this Question Your World radio report produced by the Science Museum of Virginia to learn more.
An upcoming exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia will feature Virginia Commonwealth University faculty and students’ multimedia projects that aim to raise awareness of mitochondrial disease and the importance of healthy lifestyle choices in maintaining energy in our day-to-day-lives.
Arun Subramanian, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University has just been awarded a half-a-million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation, to build a better battery to help your smart phone work better and even power your car.
Today, we’re traveling to the mid to late-nineteenth century to meet Dr. Daniel Hale Williams. He pioneered several firsts in his field: opening the first hospital with an interracial staff in 1891 and performing the first successful open heart surgery in 1893.
2015 represents the 30th Year that Outstanding Scientists in Virginia have been recognized by the Governor and the Science Museum. During this period, world renowned men and women have improved our quality of life through their research efforts in biology, engineering, physics, chemistry and even sharks. That’s right, sharks. So, who’s Virginia’s shark expert?
In today’s trip through time, let’s talk hair. Let’s talk not only about hair and hair care innovation, but about dollars--millions of them. Meet Sarah Breedlove McWilliams Walker, known widely as Madam C.J. Walker.
