Question Your World: Can Genetics Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19?
Understanding the COVID-19 virus is more important than ever for our nation's ability to combat the spread. Virginia scientists are making headlines for a new approach to learning more about where Virginia cases are coming from.
Things to Do While You Stay at Home: Part 2
Last week we shared a list of recommendations for STEM-filled movies, podcasts, books and shows our staff suggested enjoying during this stay-home period. There were so many great suggestions that we split the ideas into two parts. Here's another round of entertaining, educational and inspiring content to distract your mind and fill some quarantine time.
Things to Do While You Stay at Home: Part 1
How many times has a friend given you a recommendation for an interesting movie, podcast or book and you haven’t had the time to check it out? The science lovers on our team have some recommendations if you’re looking for some STEM-filled suggestions. So here they are, in their own words. Enjoy!
Your Amazing Brain
Ah yes, the human brain, quite the thing! Scientists around the world are still working on the many mysteries involving our own brain. Since it's Brain Awareness Week, we wanted to take a moment to look into the many overlaps of science and the brain in recent years.
Question Your World: How Does the Keto Diet Work?
Trendy diets come and go a lot, so we figured we would take a moment to look at the Keto diet through the lens of science. The high protein, low carb, weight loss yielding "Keto diet" is trending with celebs, health influencers, and a lot of other folks around the nation.
