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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.

Research Results SCIENCE

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.

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.

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.

Research Results SCIENCE

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.

Research Results LIFE MEDICINE

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.

Research Results SCIENCE

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

Expert Pitch LIFE MEDICINE

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

Released: 16-May-2018 9:15 AM EDT

VTCRI Wins Award to Develop Test for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Working with Industry Partners, University of Virginia

Scientists at two of Virginia’s largest universities, working with clinicians from the two major health systems and a growing Virginia-based biotechnology company, have teamed up to address an important medical challenge — how do you accurately diagnose a mild traumatic brain injury that has subtle or no physical signs but can cause long-term damage?

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Released: 16-May-2018 9:05 AM EDT

Yanny or Laurel? Virginia Tech linguist available for comment on viral phenomena

Released: 15-May-2018 2:00 AM EDT

No More Banks or FICO Reports? Economist Describes Ways Blockchain Technology Will Change How We Allocate Credit

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Released: 10-May-2018 10:05 AM EDT

Mom Knows Best: Including Cheetah, Wood Duck and Jaguar Moms

Released: 7-May-2018 11:05 AM EDT

Mandatory National Menu Labeling Underway. While It Is a Good Start, Restaurants Could Voluntarily Do Much More, According to Virginia Tech Expert

Restaurants could do much more to create the tipping point to encourage healthy options for Americans when they eat out, says to Virginia Tech professor Vivica Kraak, a recognized expert in food and nutrition policy.

Research Results LIFE MEDICINE

Released: 4-May-2018 6:00 AM EDT

SNAP Benefits Already Underestimate Nutritious Diet Costs; Employment Requirements Could Further Constrain Low-Income Households, Experts Say

Released: 2-May-2018 8:05 AM EDT

Keep Calm and Carry On: VTCRI Scientists Make First Serotonin Measurements in Humans

Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have begun to unravel how serotonin acts, based on data collected in a first-of-its-kind experiment that utilized electrochemical probes implanted into the brain of awake human beings.

30-Apr-2018 6:00 AM EDT

Lightweight Soccer Headgear Can Dramatically Reduce Concussion Risk, Helmet Lab Ratings Suggest

Soccer players have one of the highest head injury rates in sports. The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab released its first set of ratings for soccer headgear, which could help prevent some of those injuries.

Released: 30-Apr-2018 7:05 AM EDT

New Federal Menu-Labeling Rules Don't Go Far Enough to Help Consumers Make Healthy Choices, Researcher Says

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Released: 26-Apr-2018 5:05 AM EDT

Facebook’s Release of Content Guidelines a Step in the Right Direction, Virginia Tech Expert Says

25-Apr-2018 8:05 AM EDT

Virginia Tech Awarded $1.9 Million EPA Grant to Research Lead Exposure in Drinking Water

By working directly with consumers and citizen scientists, the project is designed to increase public awareness of lead in water and plumbing on a national scale.

Announcement SCIENCE

Released: 23-Apr-2018 5:00 PM EDT

Virginia Tech Expert Says Teacher Respect, Teacher Pay Issues Related

Released: 23-Apr-2018 2:00 AM EDT

Trend of Celebrities Running for Political Office Will Continue Rising Despite Their Underqualification, Says Expert

Released: 20-Apr-2018 11:30 AM EDT

Apocalypse Now? Predictions Unlikely to Come True, Expert Says