Posted: May 6, 2020

Question Your World: What is De-extinction?

Every living thing on this planet is subject to evolution and extinction. The natural evolutionary process dictates the beginning and end of various species. So, what happens when we start to advance our technological capabilities and introduce the process of de-extinction?

Question Your World: What is De-extinction?
Posted: May 5, 2020

Salsa Science

Just because you can’t come sample yummy items in the Boost! kitchen right now, it shouldn’t stop you from trying recipes at home. An at-home science lesson that has an edible result is a win, win! Let's make some salsa.

Salsa Science
Posted: May 4, 2020

Quarantine Quarrying: Starting a Rock and Mineral Collection

Now's the perfect time to embark on some at-home science by starting a collection with common rocks and minerals you can find in Virginia, if not right in your own backyard. Here's how!

Quarantine Quarrying: Starting a Rock and Mineral Collection
Posted: April 29, 2020

Question Your World: Why Is COVID-19 Giving Us FOMO?

Just about everything is closed and no one’s really going out, but somehow we are still having FOMO!! Why is COVID-19 giving us FOMO?

Question Your World: Why Is COVID-19 Giving Us FOMO?
Posted: April 29, 2020

April Showers Bring May Flowers … and Rainbows

Ah, springtime in Virginia. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing and … it’s raining. But without rain, we wouldn’t have those lovely flowers nor would we have food to put on our tables. Rain also brings us the beautiful sky show we call a rainbow!

April Showers Bring May Flowers … and Rainbows