Innovation Now is a daily 90-second radio series and podcast that gives listeners a front row seat to hear compelling stories of revolutionary ideas, emerging technologies and the people behind the concepts that are shaping our future.
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Another View is a weekly call-in radio talk show that discusses today’s topics from an African American perspective.
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All week, on each edition of Out of the Box, listen for songs from one of the best albums that’s just hitting stores and hear Paul Shugrue's review of that album.
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HearSay with Cathy Lewis is WHRV FM's locally-produced, public affairs radio call-in program that discusses issues important to our community. Every Monday through Wednesday, we reach listeners from Richmond to Emporia. Hosted by Cathy Lewis, who can be contacted at hearsay@whro.org
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The WHRO Writer's Block brings together local artists who share a common bond—expressing themselves through writing. Performers include local poets and slam poets, spoken word artists, storytellers, and authors with interludes of music by some of the region’s top musicians. Topics vary from the environment and war to love and race relations. Works range from somber and thought-provoking to lighthearted and comical.
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Did you ever have a question you were too uncomfortable to ask? How about finding yourself in a socially awkward situation and being unsure of what to do next? Mind Over Manners is a tool that can help! Lisa Godley and Sondra Woodward’s podcast endeavors to raise your social IQ. Join us each week for insights ranging from proper wedding and funeral etiquette, to how to handle that workplace romance, and even that online interaction on social media. Email your comments or questions to mindove ...
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Each year for a decade, the Cassini team produced a tongue-in-cheek caricature of “spooky Saturn.”WHRO
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Bats use proteins to offensively fight disease, keeping these creatures of the night healthy.WHRO
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Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer who played a significant role in both the American and French revolutions. In the American Revolutionary War, he joined the Continental Army as a major general. He formed a close relationship with George Washington and considered him a father figure. Lafayette was instrumental in sec…
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NASA uses images from amateur astrophotographers to help provide context for new JunoCam images.WHRO
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Maps of Mars are divided into quadrants. Each quadrant is themed after a site of geological significance on Earth and names are selected for the Martian sites.WHRO
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This 135 song compilation of rarities and collectables by various artists benefits victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Here's the link to donate and download: https://cardinalsatthewindow.bandcamp.com/album/cardinals-at-the-window-289.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Space-based observations of global land cover and seasonal variability in growth over time can be used to predict crop yields.WHRO
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NASA is studying daily journals to better understand the hazards of isolation and confinement during space travel.WHRO
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Exercise equipment used on the International Space Station has come a long way from the simple elastic bands used on early missions.WHRO
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We are less than 3 weeks away from the 2024 General Election! Do you know the candidates' stance on the issues that you care about? Have you made up your mind about who will receive your vote? The round table pundits share what you should consider when casting your vote. Plus, we'll talk about a generational phenomenon - how our conversations with …
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GPM uses an advanced radar and radiometer system to measure precipitation from space, helping us better understand our water cycle.WHRO Public Media
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Follow the adventures of Meia and her fellow robots in their hometown of Monopolis.WHRO Public Media
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Satellites that are no longer in use can break apart or collide with one another, creating debris that poses a risk to spaceflight.WHRO Public Media
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The Texas born artist takes us on a tour of his past and present with his fourth album “Leon.”89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The ScienceCraft for Outer Planet Exploration, or SCOPE, cleverly combines a science instrument with the spacecraft itself.WHRO Public Media
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NASA continues to look for innovative ways to complement our human space program; and robots have proven to be effective assets.WHRO Public Media
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This summer, Republican candidate for President Donald Trump answered questions before an audience of Black journalists at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Tensions ran high as Trump lobbed racist comments about his opponent, Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. What happens when the personal feelings of Black…
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NASA is pushing timekeeping to new levels of precision.WHRO Public Media
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The ACS3 spacecraft is sending data to Earth that helps the team better understand how the innovative boom technology is performing.WHRO Public Media
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On October 1st, 1958, NASA opened for business.WHRO Public Media
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The Americana phenom’s major label debut “Highway Prayers” fulfills all the promise he has shown since he burst onto the jam band scene ten years ago89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a film that shares the story of the power of perseverance to achieve your dreams.WHRO Public Media
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Many commercial products are derived from NASA technology and making NASA technology available to the public continues to be a priority.WHRO Public Media
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Next year there will be 150,000 fewer doctors nationwide, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. The estimate is based on three reasons relative to medical care needs - we're getting older and need more medical care; more people have access to health insurance so the demand is higher; and doctors are getting older and retiring. …
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For more than a decade, NASA has been funding researchers to study air quality.WHRO Public Media
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Massive geysers on Enceladus spew water vapor and ice particles hundreds of miles into space.WHRO Public Media
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Like a roaring ocean surf, energetic plasma waves in space create a musical chorus all their own.WHRO Public Media
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Thermography watches how a sample holds and releases heat using infrared cameras, revealing flaws in materials.WHRO Public Media
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The autumnal equinox occurs on September 22nd, marking the first day of fall for the Northern Hemisphere.WHRO Public Media
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Political experts across the spectrum say that the 2024 Presidential election may be the most consequential election in our nation's history. Are you prepared to participate? Get all the information you need to know about voting and the voting process, including registration, methods of voting, voting deadlines, and why your voice matters. And duri…
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A colossal liquid mirror could enable us to see exoplanets clearer than we’ve seen them before.WHRO Public Media
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NASA’s Starling team will now embark on an extension mission in partnership with Space X’s Starlink constellation to test space traffic coordination.WHRO Public Media
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Psyche’s efficient solar electric propulsion system is powered by sunlight, sending the spacecraft cruising toward its final destination.WHRO Public Media
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On his third album “30 Minutes From Water Street, he has a unique way of writing melodies that draw the listener in and lyrics that keep them enthralled with the stories he tells.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Bend-forming is a low-power, low-temperature method of building smart structures in space.WHRO Public Media
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A dedicated team kicked into action, helping turn 13 into a lucky number for NASA after all.WHRO Public Media
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Presidential candidate debates can make or break a campaign for the White House; it was President Biden's poor debate performance against Donald Trump that ultimately resulted in his leaving the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. This week, Harris and Trump took to the stage to debate the issues and ask for…
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The majority of a spacecraft’s deceleration on Mars is caused by the drag from the atmosphere on the heat shield.WHRO Public Media
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Metal from the wreckage of the Twin Towers on 9/11 was installed on the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity.WHRO Public Media
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"Manning Fireworks" bursts with a raw, unpolished charm that blends elements of alt-country, lo-fi , and grunge.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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The Aurora thruster harnesses the advanced propulsion technology NASA uses for deep space missions to provide a boost for satellites in orbit.WHRO Public Media
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Nations around the world now stand united as we plan a return to the Moon and build a foundation for crewed missions to Mars and beyond.WHRO Public Media
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Areas identified using NASA satellite data could increase the land base available for tigers by 50 percent, giving these magnificent creatures a fighting chance for survival.WHRO Public Media
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The 2024-2025 school year is in session, and unfortunately for many African American students, the lessons may prove difficult because of poor reading skills. Black males in particular are struggling; according to published research, only 12% of Black males are proficient in reading by 8th grade. Renowned educator Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu says, "If a Bl…
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Imagine a tiny speck of light from a distant planet in the night sky. What hidden secrets might that light reveal?WHRO Public Media
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Space nuclear propulsion is a technology that draws energy from fission instead of traditional chemical reactions, providing a virtually unlimited energy source.WHRO Public Media
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His first album in 13 years, “I Hear Thunder” is a celebration of the Bayou inspired music he has championed since his debut in 1992.89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Veteran astronauts Wilmore and Williams put their extra time on the International Space Station to good use.WHRO Public Media
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Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.WHRO Public Media
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The Voyager twins are the longest-running and most distant spacecraft in history.WHRO Public Media
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