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New automatic emergency braking safety standard will save lives, expert explains , articleA new federal safety standard adopted this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require new cars to have automatic emergency braking systems. Zachary Doerzaph, executive director of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, spoke about the research into automatic emergency braking (AEB) that supports this new standard and the reasons why it will save lives.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
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Pursuit of Happiness: Expert shares tips on achieving joy amidst life challenges , articleAmericans have been experiencing a decrease in overall happiness and the U.S. Surgeon General has announced loneliness and isolation are national epidemics. Experts say this is due to social isolation, lack of physical activity, decreased leisure time outside, and economic concerns all playing a part. Virginia Tech health and wellness expert Samantha Harden shares her ways to flip the script.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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‘Fallout’ success: video game nostalgia spans multiple media, explains expert , articleMention the name “Fallout” to a dedicated gamer, and you might well see their eyes light up with nostalgia. Amazon Prime’s new “Fallout” TV show racked up high scores with critics and audiences alike. Virginia Tech media expert James Ivory answered questions about the appeal of “Fallout” and what its success could mean for the future of entertainment media.
Date: Apr 26, 2024 -
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Lyme disease in dogs: What dog owners should know , articleAs Lyme disease cases rise in the U.S., humans are not the only ones at risk. Veterinarians with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine say dogs are increasingly vulnerable to this tick-borne illness.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
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Experts available to discuss 2024 U.S. Presidential raceVirginia Tech has experts available to speak on topics surrounding the 2024 November Presidential election including the campaigns, issues such as abortion and climate changes, campaign finance, disinformation, election security, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Experts available: Trump trial opening statements, TikTok bill, SCOTUS homeless case, avian flu, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week on the Trump trial, House Speaker debate, avian flu, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
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Historic trial of former President Trump helps and hurts his campaign, experts explain , articleFormer President Donald Trump's legal entanglements as he campaigns for reelection have reached the highest level of stakes yet with jury selection completed in his New York state criminal trial. Virginia Tech experts Karen Hult and Cayce Myers explain why this trial carries such historical significance, and how it simultaneously strengthens and damages President Trump’s reelection efforts.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
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Pop star as economic influencer: experts contextualize Taylor Swift’s album drop , articleVirginia Tech economic expert Jadrian Wooten and Virginia Tech voice expert Ariana Wyatt provide insights into Taylor Swift's wide appeal and continuing status as an economic driver.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
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Experts available: Trump on trial, Iran attack on Israel, tax deadline, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week to discuss Donald Trump's historic trial, Iran's attack on Israel, tax deadline tips, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 15, 2024 -
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Earth Day 2024: Experts available to discuss environmental issues and how to solve them , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews to speak on issues ahead of Earth Day on April 22, 2024. Those topics include the environment, energy, infrastructure, invasive species, food waste artificial intelligence, sustainability, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 11, 2024 -
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Billions of cicadas are coming as two rare broods emerge, but not for everyone says expert , articleFor the first time in more than 200 years, billions of cicadas - two different broods - will emerge from the ground at the same time. These two different broods have not been seen together since the 1800s. But, as Virginia Tech entomologist Doug Pfeiffer explained not everyone will see this once in a lifetime spectacle.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
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Problems with 3 Body Problem? Experts discuss physics, mathematics behind hit Netflix show , articleAdapted from the novels by Cixin Liu, the science fiction television series 3 Body Problem, the latest from the creators of HBO’s Game of Thrones, has become the most watched show on Netflix since its debut last month. Virginia Tech experts discuss how closely the story of 3 Body Problem adheres to the science that it’s based on.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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Expert shares advice for dealing with seasonal allergies this spring , articleMany who suffer from seasonal allergies might be experiencing more severe symptoms this year due to the early start of spring. Rebecca Schapira, D.O., an assistant professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and an allergist with Carilion Clinic, provides insight on how to detect early allergy symptoms and prepare for their impact on your overall health.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
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Take precautions to minimize risk of highly contagious avian influenza , articleThe disease could be economically devastating to Virginia’s poultry industry and could cause backyard owners to lose their entire flock, says Michael Persia, a Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
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Experts offer advice for protecting privacy and security when filing taxes , articleApril is here which means tax filing is upon us. While taxes can be stressful, there is also a concern about the information you share and the impact on your privacy. Virginia Tech information privacy and cybersecurity experts and co-founders of Voices of Privacy, France Bélanger and Donna Wertalik, explain more about privacy when it comes to filing your taxes.
Date: Apr 05, 2024 -
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Media Advisory: Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Symposium to gather cybersecurity researchers, students, government and industry stakeholders in Richmond , articleThe Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Symposium will gather more than 250 cybersecurity researchers, students, government and industry stakeholders from across Virginia to discuss advanced research in securing networks, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and more. This annual all-hands meeting of top researchers throughout the state offers high-level discussions complemented by deep dives into advanced research.
Date: Apr 02, 2024 -
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Experts available: Solar eclipse, Baltimore bridge collapse fallout, March Madness, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding the total solar eclipse, fallout from the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, March Madness, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 01, 2024 -
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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech students will deploy scientific weather balloons for NASA project during solar eclipse in Missouri , articleA team of students from Virginia Tech will launch high altitude scientific weather balloons along the total solar eclipse path in Missouri as part of the National Eclipse Ballooning Project for NASA. Media are invited to attend a public demonstration on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Poplar Bluff's Ray Clinton Park. The balloon launch takes place April 8.
Date: Mar 31, 2024 -
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Experts available: Collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge , articleVirginia Tech has experts available for interviews to discuss topics surrounding the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Topics include: bridge infrastructure, cargo ship safety functions, supply chain impact, economic impact, and regional transportation impact. To schedule an interview with any of our experts, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Mar 27, 2024 -
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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech to host solar eclipse viewing event on the Drillfield , articleVirginia Tech’s College of Science and Department of Physics will host a solar eclipse viewing event for hundreds of students, faculty, and staff. Blacksburg will experience approximately 88% coverage, a happening that won't come again for another 20 years.
Date: Mar 25, 2024
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