Tag Archives: science

• News

  Rare total solar eclipse event on Tuesday

  The total solar eclipse won’t be visible to most of the world, but it will webcast.
• News

  Study says exercise lengthens life, even if you’re overweight

  A new study says 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity, leisure time exercise is associated with roughly 3.4 years added to a person’s life.
• A List / Community

  A LIST: Antoinette’s weekend event picks

  Check out Antoinette’s list of all the super events going on in our area this weekend.
• News

  New dinosaur discovered that looked like “two-legged porcupine”

  A University of Chicago scientist says he’s discovered a new dinosaur.
• News

  NASA telescope spots dying star

  A NASA telescope got a glimpse of a dying star called Helix Nebula located 650 light years from Earth.
• On-Air / Seen On TV

  Friday morning Bus Stop Forecast: Mr. Barnes’ Meteorology Class

  Science students from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government & International Studies ask Carrie for the Bus Stop Forecast.
• News

  Japanese scientists create new element

  Japan will now be the first Asian country with naming rights to a member of the periodic table.
• News

  NASA releases most detailed photo of 5,500 galaxies

  The image contains about 5,500 galaxies and took 10 years to create.
• News

  STUDY: “Harmless” virus could treat acne

  A virus may hold the secret to healthy skin.
• A List / Community / News

  A LIST: Check out Antoinette’s weekend event picks

  The weekend is chock full of events. Click here to see for yourself!
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  Body Worlds & the Brain, The Original Exhibition

  The final days to see Body Worlds & the Brain.
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  A LIST: Antoinette’s weekend events planner

  There’s sure a lot going on around town in Central Virginia this weekend. Check out Antoinette’s preview here.