Science

Bald Eagle Dies of Lead Poisoning at Virginia Wildlife Center

Maggie, a well-known bald eagle, passed away after being found too weak to fly beneath her nest.

Virginia Invasive Species Awareness Week 2026 Mobilizes Statewide Action

As the cost of invasive species rises to more than $1 billion annually, communities work to stop the spread and key legislation gains momentum.

Trailblazing Meteorologist June Bacon-Bercey Broke Barriers

First Black woman to earn a meteorology degree and become a TV weather forecaster

SpaceX launch creates glowing spectacle in Virginia sky

Early morning rocket launch from Florida visible across Hampton Roads region

NASA Investigates How People Respond To Air Taxi Noise

Study examines reactions to future aircraft sounds in high and low background noise areas

AIAA Identifies Top Technologies Transforming Aerospace

Survey of 700+ Aerospace Experts Names Ten Technologies Shaping the Future

New Solar Rules Could Affect Herndon High School's Energy Savings

Fairfax County Public Schools faces challenges expanding rooftop solar projects due to changes in Dominion Energy regulations.

DARPA Seeks Non-Rigid Military Batteries for Uncrewed and Wearable Systems

Promethean Clay program aims to develop flexible energy storage with enhanced thermal resilience and safety.

Roanoke Schools Unveil $2.55M Solar-Powered Microgrid Project

The new system will provide emergency power and cost savings for two high schools designated as community shelters.

Scientists Map Brain's Blood Pressure Control Hub

Research identifies key nerve cells that help stabilize blood pressure fluctuations.

Research Unveils Body's Energy Response to Exercise

Virginia Tech scientists identify key mechanism regulating energy production during physical activity.

Fiber Implant Aims to Illuminate Alzheimer's Progression

Researchers develop a minimally invasive fiber implant to study neurovascular dysfunction and memory loss in Alzheimer's disease.

New Quantum Uncertainty Relation Discovered

Researchers at TU Wien unveil a formula linking measurement disturbance and measurement correlation in quantum systems.

NASA's Innovative SAFS Camera Revolutionizes Airflow Visualization

The self-aligned focusing schlieren system offers a simpler, more affordable way to 'see' the invisible forces shaping flight and beyond.

NASA Camera Transforms Invisible into Visible

The Self-Aligned Focusing Schlieren (SAFS) system provides researchers with a simple setup for testing than the complex, manual alignment needed with traditional dual-grid setup systems.