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16-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST

Researchers discover how 'cryptic' connections in disease transmission influence epidemics

A new study by researchers of disease transmission in bats has broad implications for understanding hidden connections that can spread diseases between species and lead to large-scale outbreaks.

13-Nov-2018 10:15 AM EST

Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria Helps Attract Amazon to Washington D.C. region

The project is transformational for higher education in Virginia and creates a high-tech talent pipeline of graduate students for the entire D.C region.

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2-Nov-2018 2:00 PM EDT

Surface Water and Flood Dynamics Increase Population Vulnerability to Waterborne Disease and Climate Change

They discovered that increases in diarrheal disease cases were closely tied to periods of rainfall, flood recession, and changes in surface water quality, with a 1 meter drop in river height in the dry season associated with a staggering 16.7 percent increase in diarrheal disease in children under 5.

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Released: 8-Nov-2018 7:05 AM EST

VTCRI scientists find that sensory neurons can be used to discover therapies for ALS

Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists' discovery in today’s Scientific Reports indicates that studying sensory neurons could provide new mechanistic insights to prevent, slow, or even reverse ALS.

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30-Oct-2018 2:40 PM EDT

Study Buckles Down on Child Car Seat Use in Ride-Share Vehicles

The average Uber or Lyft vehicle does not generally come equipped with a car seat, and only in certain cities is it an option to request one.

Released: 25-Oct-2018 6:00 AM EDT

Halloween and the evolution of the horror genre

Released: 17-Oct-2018 8:05 AM EDT

Cyber Defense Expert Reverse Engineers “the Big Hack” and Says I Would Have Done It That Way, in Fact He Even Suggested It in 2010

Released: 16-Oct-2018 3:05 PM EDT

Virginia Senate campaign less vicious than expected, according to Virginia Tech political expert

Released: 12-Oct-2018 5:05 AM EDT

World’s Longest Nonstop Commercial Flight Lands Today; Engineer Expects Technological Breakthrough Will Make Even Longer Flights Available

Released: 10-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT

Virginia Tech coastal experts available as Michael makes Florida landfall

Virginia Tech has a team of coastal and policy experts available to talk with reporters as Hurricane Michael moves onshore along the Florida coast.

Released: 8-Oct-2018 8:05 AM EDT

Mental Health Awareness Week: Neuroscience expert points to alternative treatments for depression and anxiety

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Released: 3-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT

Fall color forecast looks promising in the Blue Ridge, according to Virginia Tech’s John Seiler

Released: 2-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT

Aftermath Analysis: Climate change sea-level rises could increase risk for more devastating tsunamis worldwide, according to Virginia Tech expert

Released: 27-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT

Welcome to the Beatles: Virginia Tech students publish fresh perspectives on the Fab Four

18 Virginia Tech history students recently collaborated on writing and editing a book on the iconic rock band, the Beatles. Available now online as an eBook and for purchase through Amazon, “Welcome to the Beatles” brings fresh perspectives on the Fab Four from writers not even born 25 years after the group last played together.

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Released: 17-Sep-2018 1:00 PM EDT

New credit legislation to improve consumer financial protection, Virginia Tech expert says

New legislation which takes effect September 21, 2018 will allow consumers to freeze their credit at no cost. From a financial perspective, there’s no reason not to do this, according to Virginia Tech's Travis Mountain.

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14-Sep-2018 3:20 PM EDT

World's First Passive Anti-Frosting Surface Fights Ice with Ice

From delayed flights to power outages, ice buildup can cost consumers and companies billions of dollars every year in lost efficiency and mechanical breakdown. New research from Virginia Tech hopes to change that.

Released: 11-Sep-2018 3:05 PM EDT

Bracing for Hurricane Florence, FEMA Expert Points to Reserve and Leadership Vacancies

10-Sep-2018 8:45 AM EDT

Researchers Identify a Potential Strategy in Fight Against Brain Cancer

Scientists with the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute say a gene involved in the body’s sleep cycle is a potential target for therapies to help patients with a deadly form of brain cancer known as glioblastoma. This discovery, to be published in the journal Scientific Reports on Tuesday, Sept. 11, points to a subtype of a particular gene that apparently is enabling the survival of cancer cells, although it is more commonly associated with circadian rhythms — the body’s 24-hour biological clock.

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Released: 9-Sep-2018 3:05 PM EDT

Coastal experts available as Tropical Storm Florence strengthens and heads toward East Coast

Released: 6-Sep-2018 8:05 AM EDT

Congressional Hearings Further Efforts to Combat Foreign Influence and Censorship on Social Media Platforms

Released: 27-Aug-2018 7:05 AM EDT

The science of swiping; study provides insight on how to get more right swipes on Tinder

Released: 26-Aug-2018 3:05 PM EDT

The heart: Digital or analog?

Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have found evidence that may disrupt conventional understanding about how electrical activity travels in the heart — a discovery that potentially can lead to new insight into medical problems such as heart arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death.

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Released: 15-Aug-2018 4:05 PM EDT

As Controversial EPA Rule Comment Period Comes to a Close, Data Management Expert Offers Recommendations for Implementation

15-Aug-2018 12:25 PM EDT

Climate Change Sea Level Rises Could Increase Risk for More Devastating Tsunamis Worldwide

As sea levels rise due to climate change, so do the global hazards and potential devastating damages from tsunamis, according to a new study by a partnership that included Virginia Tech.

7-Aug-2018 9:00 AM EDT

Mere Expectation of Checking Work Email After Hours Harms Health of Workers and Families

Employer expectations of work email monitoring during nonwork hours are detrimental to the health and well-being of not only employees but their family members as well.

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2-Aug-2018 2:30 PM EDT

Rethinking ketchup packets: New approach to slippery packaging aims to cut food waste

The study, which has yielded a provisional patent, establishes a method for wicking chemically compatible vegetable oils into the surfaces of common extruded plastics.

Released: 25-Jul-2018 3:15 PM EDT

Any Changes to the Endangered Species Act Will Likely Be Undone, Says Virginia Tech Expert

Released: 20-Jul-2018 12:05 PM EDT

Expert: New Research on Air Quality in National Parks Suggests EPA May Have Work to Do

Released: 16-Jul-2018 1:05 PM EDT

What to look for in U.S. Senate debate from Virginia Tech political expert Bob Denton

Released: 16-Jul-2018 11:05 AM EDT

Expert available to comment on Trump meeting with Putin and U.S.-Russia relations

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Released: 12-Jul-2018 2:05 PM EDT

2018 Farm Bill Policies Could Undermine Farm Conservation Efforts

Released: 11-Jul-2018 5:05 AM EDT

U.S. Right to Push for Better Trade Deal with China but Should Be Wary of Consequences, Professor Says

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Released: 29-Jun-2018 9:00 AM EDT

July 4th Reminder: Fireworks and dogs don't mix

Released: 28-Jun-2018 8:05 AM EDT

1968 MLK Poor People’s Campaign activist shares stories and highlights the necessity of the 2018 Campaign reboot as it unfolds

Released: 27-Jun-2018 7:05 AM EDT

Are We Ready for This Hurricane Season? FEMA Expert Points to Unique Challenges

Released: 20-Jun-2018 6:00 AM EDT

First day of summer means peak poison ivy season; expert offers tips for coping with this hazard

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Released: 18-Jun-2018 4:05 PM EDT

Gerrymandering Expert Says Supreme Court Ruling Increases Political Pressure on State Legislatures to Act

Released: 8-Jun-2018 4:30 PM EDT

Summit with North Korea Not Likely a Make-or-Break Moment, According to Virginia Tech Expert

Released: 7-Jun-2018 4:05 PM EDT

Lessons in corporate communication, race and diversity

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Released: 6-Jun-2018 3:05 PM EDT

New Pork Tariffs Could Produce Losses Down the Line, According to Virginia Tech Expert

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Released: 24-May-2018 4:05 PM EDT

Expert Dispels Myths About Lyme Disease and Offers Tips for Prevention

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Released: 18-May-2018 6:00 AM EDT

Farm Bill Set for a Vote; SNAP Benefits Already Underestimate Nutritious Diet Costs

Released: 16-May-2018 3:40 PM EDT

Wireless Technology Expert Available to Discuss National Security Risks Surrounding Telecommunications