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Traditional thinking says the closer a car is to a traffic light and the car in front of it, the more likely that car will be to pass through the intersection before the light turns red again. Thanks to new research by Virginia Tech, drivers now have a good reason to dismiss this faulty line of roadway intuition.

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Released: 22-Nov-2017 10:05 AM EST

Expert Offers Security Tips for Cyber Monday Shoppers to Protect Themselves From Scammers

Released: 16-Nov-2017 11:05 AM EST

Toys That Look Identical Aren’t Identically Safe, Biomechanics Experts Say

The popularity of the Nerf “blaster” toy gun has created an active market for inexpensive off-brand versions of the Nerf darts, but new data from Virginia Tech suggests that the off-brand darts are two to three times more likely to cause eye injuries.

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Released: 13-Nov-2017 1:55 AM EST

Breaking Bread During Thanksgiving in 2017

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Released: 10-Nov-2017 6:00 AM EST

New Restaurant Menu Labeling Guidelines Important but Insufficient in Obesity Fight, According to Virginia Tech Expert

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Released: 9-Nov-2017 1:55 AM EST

Improved Vaccination Coverage Could Yield Major Health and Economic Impacts This Flu Season, Says Virginia Tech Expert

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Released: 8-Nov-2017 10:05 AM EST

An Election Night Full of Upsets, Says Virginia Tech Political Expert

Released: 6-Nov-2017 12:05 PM EST

White Roofing Isn’t Always Green, Virginia Tech Study Confirms

A study out of Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies’ Center for High Performance Environments presents a new scientific challenge to widely held industry assumptions that white roofing is the best option for commercial builders.

Released: 6-Nov-2017 6:00 AM EST

Populist Wave Sweeping Europe in Spite of Strong Democracies, Economies, According to Virginia Tech Expert

Released: 1-Nov-2017 8:05 AM EDT

Daylight Saving Can Create Driver Fatigue and Hazards on the Road, Says Expert

Released: 26-Oct-2017 1:05 PM EDT

Grandparents Providing a Safety Net in the Midst of Opioid Crisis, According to Virginia Tech Expert

Released: 25-Oct-2017 3:30 PM EDT

Local Participation in Drone Regulations Creates New Opportunities, Virginia Tech Expert Says

Released: 19-Oct-2017 3:45 PM EDT

Election 2017: Stewart Endorsement More Important Than Trump for Candidate Gillespie, According to Virginia Tech Political Expert

Released: 19-Oct-2017 11:05 AM EDT

FAA Approval for CNN to Fly Drones Over Crowds Sets an Important Milestone for the Industry, Says Virginia Tech Expert

Released: 17-Oct-2017 2:05 PM EDT

Even Small Amounts of Oil Made Birds Near Deepwater Horizon Sick, Virginia Tech Researchers Say

Blood samples taken by first responders showed that individuals exposed to small amounts of oil from the spill suffered from hemolytic anemia—a condition that occurs when toxins enter the blood stream and damage red blood cells that carry oxygen to tissues.

Released: 17-Oct-2017 12:05 PM EDT

Traffic Expert Says Motor Vehicle Crashes Are the Leading Cause of Death for Teens

Released: 12-Oct-2017 10:05 AM EDT

Tough Challenges Ahead for California Firefighters, Residents, According to Virginia Tech Fire Expert

12-Oct-2017 10:00 AM EDT

Global Change Center Researchers to Forecast Water Quality with NSF Support

Public utility managers will be able to predict drinking water quality more accurately thanks to a team of scientists with the Global Change Center at Virginia Tech.

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5-Oct-2017 2:05 PM EDT

Decision to Rescind Waters of the United States Rule Based on Flawed Analysis, Virginia Tech Economist Finds

New evidence suggests that the Trump Administration’s proposal to rescind the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule that would limit the scope of the Clean Water Act inappropriately overlooks wetlands-related values.

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Released: 4-Oct-2017 8:05 AM EDT

Social Media Expert Available to Discuss Russian Facebook Ads and Its Impact to Global Politics

Released: 3-Oct-2017 3:00 PM EDT

Gerrymandering Expert Available to Discuss Supreme Court Case

Released: 2-Oct-2017 11:05 AM EDT

Healthy Bacteria in Yogurt May Reduce Lupus Symptoms in Mice

Researchers at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech have released findings that explain how a type of healthy bacteria in yogurt and other dairy products might reduce disease symptoms in certain patients with lupus.

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Released: 2-Oct-2017 10:05 AM EDT

Study Highlights Conservation Needs of Fish Species Recently Discovered in Southwest Virginia

Currently, the Clinch dace is in the highest tier of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ Tiers of Imperilment for all wildlife species found in the state. According to Mike Pinder, an aquatic biologist with the agency, that means that conservation efforts are vital.

Released: 27-Sep-2017 11:05 AM EDT

Relaxing the Jones Act Would Provide Economic Relief for Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico, Says Expert

Released: 21-Sep-2017 10:05 AM EDT

Cybersecurity Expert Says Company Executives Must Commit to Reducing Data Breach Risks

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Released: 21-Sep-2017 10:05 AM EDT

Scientists Restore Tumor-Fighting Structure to Mutated Breast Cancer Proteins

Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have successfully determined the full architecture of the breast cancer susceptibility protein (BRCA1) for the first time. This three-dimensional information provides a potential pathway to restore the BRCA1 protein's cancer-fighting abilities, even after it suffers damage.

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Released: 19-Sep-2017 1:05 PM EDT

Landmark Study Suggests Risks Vary Widely in Drone-Human Impacts

Virginia Tech’s world-renowned injury biomechanics group and its FAA-approved UAS test site in Blacksburg, Virginia, have just released the first peer-reviewed academic study to offer quantitative data on injury risk associated with potential drone-human collisions.

Released: 18-Sep-2017 9:05 AM EDT

Understanding Disaster Relief and Tapping Your 401(k)

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Released: 12-Sep-2017 2:05 PM EDT

Virginia Tech Biochemists Dip Into the Health Benefits of Olives and Olive Oil

A Virginia Tech research team discovered that the olive-derived compound oleuropein helps prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Released: 7-Sep-2017 11:05 AM EDT

Storm Evacuations Cause Ripple Effects That Stall Transportation and Communications Infrastructure, Says Virginia Tech Expert

Released: 7-Sep-2017 2:00 AM EDT

“DACA Recipients Are Being Used as Political Fodder for a Troubled Political Party,” Says Virginia Tech Expert

Released: 6-Sep-2017 8:05 AM EDT

Self-Driving Cars Will Ensure Safety and Optimize Future Transportation Infrastructure, Says Virginia Tech Expert

Released: 5-Sep-2017 8:05 AM EDT

Virginia Tech Expert Suggests Potential Solutions Still Exist in North Korean Crisis

Released: 1-Sep-2017 1:50 AM EDT

Floods From Hurricane Harvey Will Make Bridges and Buildings Vulnerable to Collapse

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Released: 31-Aug-2017 6:00 AM EDT

Hurricane Harvey Likely to Trigger Post-Traumatic Stress in Children

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Released: 28-Aug-2017 2:05 PM EDT

Restoring Flow of Surplus Military Gear to Police Risks Gains in Community Trust, Virginia Tech Expert Says

Released: 28-Aug-2017 1:55 AM EDT

Alternative Facts, Fake News, and Xenophobia: Symptoms of Confirmation Bias, According to Virginia Tech Expert

Released: 27-Aug-2017 4:05 PM EDT

Texas Gulf Coast Native with Expertise in How Governments Manage Emergencies Available for Interviews About Hurricane Harvey Recovery Challenges

Released: 25-Aug-2017 8:05 AM EDT

Federal Snack Program Does Not Yield Expected Impacts, Virginia Tech Researchers Find

A well-intentioned government regulation designed to offer healthier options in school vending machines has failed to instill better snacking habits in a sample of schools in Appalachian Virginia, according to a study by Virginia Tech researchers.

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Released: 25-Aug-2017 1:55 AM EDT

An Inconvenient Hurricane Season

Released: 25-Aug-2017 1:50 AM EDT

Trump Uses ‘Tired and Irrational’ Tactic to Justify Transgender Military Ban, Says Virginia Tech Expert

Released: 24-Aug-2017 4:05 PM EDT

Virginia Tech Team Develops Novel 3-D Printed High-Performance Polymer That Could Be Used in Space

With this breakthrough, the high-performance polymer now could theoretically be used in any shape, size, or structure. And not just within the aerospace industry. The same material can be found in scores of electronic devices, including cell phones and televisions.

Released: 17-Aug-2017 12:00 PM EDT

For Better or Worse, Trump Is Being Honest According to Virginia Tech Political Expert

Released: 14-Aug-2017 2:05 PM EDT

By the Numbers: American Youth Increasingly Exposed to Extremist Messages Online, Virginia Tech Expert Says