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Article ItemExperts available: Winter storms, Russia-Ukraine war, flu season, ultrasound treatments, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss news in the headlines, including another round of winter storms, the latest on U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, the worst flu season in more than a decade, using ultrasound technology to treat cancer, and electric cars generating lower non-exhaust emissions than their combustion counterparts.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 -
Article ItemTips for those who want spring color before spring weather , article
A Virginia Cooperative Extension agent offers iunformation about growing camellias, a plant with colorful flowers that blooms in winter.
Date: Feb 14, 2025 -
Article ItemValentine’s Day and chocolate are a perfect match, but is it a healthy relationship? , article
Emily Myers, a registered dietitian and faculty member in the Virginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, suggests that it may be better to approach chocolate with more neutrality, instead of as a functional food.
Date: Feb 13, 2025 -
Article ItemAfter the flames: Expert explains why heavy rain brings a new disaster risk , article
Heavy rain might seem like a welcome relief after a blazing wildfire, but scorched earth is susceptible to mudslides. Wildfire destroys vegetation like trees and shrubs, whose roots fortify soil and protect against these dangerous, natural events. Alba Yerro-Colom, assistant professor in the Virginia Tech College of Engineering, researches how vegetation and rainfall can predict and prevent mudslides.
Date: Feb 12, 2025 -
Article ItemExperts available: Impact of tariffs on steel, aluminum, confirmation votes, myths and facts about chocolate and your health, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs, confirmation votes, and Valentine's Day. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 -
Article ItemRomance fiction rules the bookshelves, expert explains reasons , article
Love is in the air on Valentine’s Day and so is romantic reading. The popular romance genre typically sees a significant sales bump around Feb. 14, but in general it is experiencing a renewed surge, says Netta Baker, an English instructor and expert on popular romance and romantasy. She discusses the reasons why romance rules the bookshelves.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 -
Article ItemPediatric expert weighs in on the ‘quad-demic’ surge: Flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus , article
The U.S. is experiencing a surge in four major viruses: influenza (flu), COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus. Dr. Ryan Fulton, section chief of general pediatrics at Carilion Children’s and faculty member at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, shares critical insights on how this “quad-demic” is impacting children and what parents need to know.
Date: Feb 06, 2025 -
Article Item2025 Academy Award front-runners: Experts provide context, dissect controversies , article
The slate of contenders for the 2025 Oscars for Best Picture produced some unexpected front runners among the expected candidates. Experts at Virginia Tech shared their thoughts on why these movies should — or shouldn’t — stand out among their peers.
Date: Feb 05, 2025 -
Article ItemQ&A: Experts break down potential tariff impacts , article
Two Virginia Tech professors explain tariffs, break down arguments for and against them, and discuss how they may impact consumers, markets, and other nations.
Date: Feb 04, 2025 -
Article ItemSuper Bowl experts: Fan fatigue, commercial expectations, Kendrick Lamar, and more , article
For most people, the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game. For many, the food, commercials, and entertainment take center stage. See what these Virginia Tech experts have to say about Sunday's big game.
Date: Feb 04, 2025 -
Article ItemDigital, Doritos & the Taylor Swift Effect: What to expect from this year’s Super Bowl commercials , article
As the Super Bowl approaches, the buzz isn’t just about a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles or Kendrick Lamar at halftime. For many viewers, it’s about the commercials. Virginia Tech marketing and brand management expert Donna Wertalik provides insights into the strategies behind the ads.
Date: Feb 03, 2025 -
Article ItemExperts available: Looming effects of tariffs, D.C. helicopter-plane collision, Super Bowl, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including Trump's looming tariffs, the plane-helicopter collision in D.C., the Super Bowl, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Feb 03, 2025 -
Article ItemDespite history on the line, expert says fans may feel Super Bowl fatigue , article
When the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans Sunday, February 9, they will be aiming for a historic three-peat. While seven prior teams have won back-to-back Lombardi Trophies, the Chiefs can be the first ever to claim three straight. And yet, even as interest in the team and the NFL spiked last year, especially with the introduction of Taylor Swift fans to the game, that enthusiasm may be waning.
Date: Feb 03, 2025 -
Article ItemAerospace expert provides analysis of circumstances in tragic D.C. aircraft collision , article
The tragic mid-air collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., raises many questions about what lead to the disaster and how it could have been prevented. Virginia Tech aerospace engineer Ella Atkins provides expert opinions based on the information available so far about the crash at Reagan National Airport.
Date: Jan 30, 2025 -
Article ItemTrump’s interests in Europe and the barriers they pose, EU expert explains , article
President Donald Trump began his new term with European policy goals that include a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, a proposal for the United States to control Greenland, and using tariffs to country a trade deficit with the European Union — all objectives much more easily voiced than accomplished. Virginia Tech international security expert Yannis Stivachtis shares insights into the Trump administration’s motives and challenges.
Date: Jan 30, 2025 -
Article ItemExperts available: Tariffs & stock market volatility, invisible dangers of radon, red dye no. 3, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including tariffs and the stock market, radon awareness, red dye no. 3, confirmation hearings, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -
Article ItemVirginia Cooperative Extension offers guidance to poultry owners following highly contagious avian flu outbreak in Virginia , article
The first report of infection in Virginia since 2022, at a commercial poultry facility in Accomack County, highlights the need for increased biosecurity among poultry owners large and small, Virginia Tech poultry expert Michael Persia says.
Date: Jan 24, 2025 -
Article ItemRadon: The invisible danger to homes and health , article
The National Cancer Institute lists radon as the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Much of Southwest Virginia is at high risk for this colorless, odorless gas, which threatens indoor air quality and poses long-term health threats. Philip Agee, an assistant professor of building construction at Virginia Tech explains the risks and how to test.
Date: Jan 24, 2025 -
Article ItemFDA bans Red Dye No. 3 in food: Expert shares what you need to know , article
The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, decades after concerns that it is a significant cancer risk and contributes to hyperactivity in children. Virginia Tech food safety expert Melissa Wright says manufacturers will now have to find suitable alternatives that maintain the quality customers expect.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 -
Article ItemJournalist resource: Experts look ahead to the top stories of 2025 , article
With the Trump administration’s promises of transformative policies across the economy, international relations, and climate action, Virginia Tech's experts are ready to add insights and context to your stories. To schedule an interview with any of our experts on the top stories of the year, email mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 23, 2025
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