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Experts available: LA protests, LLM hallucinations, hurricane season, wildfires and air quality, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss stories in the news, including reactions to the protests in Los Angeles, the power of LLMs, the impact of an above-average hurricane season, how wildfires impact air quality, and more.
Date: Jun 10, 2025 - -
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Physicists measure muon particle’s model-defying wiggle , articleParticle physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator today released the final and the most precise measurement of a particle's anomalous behavior. Virginia Tech experts explain what these results mean for physics.
Date: Jun 03, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Tariff math, avoiding ticks, northern lights return, lifesaving dog blood transfusions, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available this week on topics including the two sides of tariffs, tips to avoid summer ticks, Senate pushback to the tax cut and border bill, the return of the northern lights, life-saving dog blood transfusions, and more.
Date: Jun 02, 2025 - -
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Outdoor medicine expert shares tips to reduce tick bite risk , articlePeople heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather need to be aware of ticks and the serious illnesses they transmit. Emergency medicine physician Stephanie Lareau shares tips on prevention and treatment of tick bites. “I’m seeing the impacts of tick-borne diseases,” she said, “and I urge everyone to take preventative measures.”
Date: Jun 02, 2025 - -
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House votes to pass Trump-endorsed tax bill, political expert discusses , articleA bill advancing tax cuts and border security measures, endorsed by President Donald Trump, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a single vote after an all-night session. Political scientist Karen Hult can discuss the significance of the bill’s progress and possible consequences of the bill’s content.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
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Memorial Day tips for making a better burger from Virginia Tech meat science experts , articleFor most Americans, Memorial Day is a time for remembering fallen service members, sunny summer weather, and family time, including grilling juicy burgers. David Gerrard, director of the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech, and Matt Blankenship, manager of the Virginia Tech Meat Science Center, offer these tips to up your burger game this weekend.
Date: May 22, 2025 - -
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Expert on the publication of ‘Original Sin’ and Joe Biden’s legacy , articleJake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book "Original Sin" blames the Democratic Party’s loss in the November 2024 presidential election on incumbent Joe Biden’s determination to run for a second term. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers analyses how the book could effect Biden's legacy.
Date: May 15, 2025 - -
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Expert discusses historic naming of first U.S. pope , articleAfter just two days of consideration, the papal conclave named Robert Prevost of Chicago as the 267th pope. He will called Pope Leo XIV. Virginia Tech expert Matthew Gabriele discusses this historic choice and its implications.
Date: May 08, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Air travel concerns, AI scams, papal conclave begins this week, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including., air travel anxiety, AI-enhanced scams, the conclave, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: May 05, 2025 - -
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Spain’s recent power outage: What happened and why it matters , articleOn April 28, Spain experienced a widespread power outage that left millions without electricity for nearly a full 24 hours. While power has largely been restored, the cause of the failure is still under investigation. Early reports suggest that the high percentage of renewable energy on the grid at the time may have played a role—but it’s more complicated than that. Virginia Tech's Ali Mehrizi -Sani discusses what happened and why it matters.
Date: May 02, 2025 - -
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Expert weighs in on growing travel anxiety amid rise in air incidents , articleAs summer travel season approaches, many Americans are busy making vacation plans—but growing anxiety around flying is casting a shadow over those plans. So far in 2025, 33 deadly crashes have been reported in the United States, fueling concern about air travel safety.
Date: May 01, 2025 - -
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Experts explain ways to safeguard against AI-enhanced scams , articleScams enhanced by upgrades to artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to reach a new level of deception. A panel of Virginia Tech experts, including computer ethics educator Dan Dunlap, digital literacy educator Julia Feerrar, cybersecurity researcher Murat Kantarcioglu, and criminologist Katalin Parti, discuss the implications of this ever-advancing technology.
Date: Apr 30, 2025 - -
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Media Advisories and Reporter Tip SheetsView media advisories and reporter tip sheets from the Virginia Tech Media Relations team.
Date: Apr 29, 2025 - -
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Expert: First 100 days of second Trump term marked by fast-paced orders, growing polarization , articleThe first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term were highlight by fast-paced executive actions, deepening political polarization, and mixed public reaction, says Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult.
Date: Apr 29, 2025 - -
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Experts available: Papal conclave, Trump's first 100 days, Canada's election, Google's monopoly hearing, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts can discuss the upcoming papal conclave, Trump's first 100 days, Canada's federal elections, Google's monopoly hearing, flood risk in the Pacific Northwest, and more.
Date: Apr 28, 2025 - -
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Google’s antitrust hearing could reshape big tech, expert says , articleThe U.S. Department of Justice is taking on Google in a three-week hearing over their status as a monopoly, which could have ripple effects for Meta and for the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence.
Date: Apr 28, 2025 - -
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Banning artificial food dyes: Why now and the challenges it presents to the food industry , articleArtificial food dyes are on their way out. The Food and Drug Administration says it’s taking steps to phase them out by the end of 2026.
Date: Apr 24, 2025 - -
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Helping dogs deal with fireworks and other noise anxiety , articleIndependence Day fireworks can be a highlight of the summer season for many. But for the family dog, fireworks and thunderstorms can trigger fear and anxiety similar to a panic attack. A third of all dogs will suffer from noise anxiety connected to suddenness of the sound.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 - -
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Trouble in 'Paradise'? Experts explain what the Hulu/ABC show got wrong about life underground , articleA hit show set in an underground community raised some red flags for Virginia Tech engineering faculty. They shared how living in an underground bunker would really work.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 - -
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Expert discusses pope selection process, what it means for the Catholic Church's future , articleThough the selection of a new pope is a historical process, today it also brings questions about how a new Catholic leader will approach decisions in light of world views and events
Date: Apr 22, 2025 -
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