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Category: impact 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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Category: impact 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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Category: impact 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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Category: impact 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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Category: impact 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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Category: impact 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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Category: impact 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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Category: impact 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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Category: impact 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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Category: campus experience 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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Category: impact 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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Category: impact 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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Category: impact Astronomers claim strong evidence of alien life, but experts urge caution , articleAstronomers detected a possible signature of life on a distant planet. A Virginia Tech astrophysicist offers insights into the discovery and urges caution.
Date: Apr 17, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Experts available: Tariff confusion, political violence, Easter symbols, true crime popularity, World Quantum Day, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss the economic impact of President Trump's tariff changes, the rise in political violence, the history of Easter symbols, why true crime is so popular, what World Quantum Day is, and more.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Looking for a lush lawn this spring? Virginia Tech expert recommends patience and restraint , articleWith spring seemingly here to stay, Virginia gardeners and lawn care enthusiasts are starting to look forward to the revival of their lawns after a particularly cold winter.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
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Category: impact How did a bunny and colored eggs become Easter symbols? An expert has some answers , articleThe story involves a mix of pagan rituals, Christian traditions, and 19th century European folklore.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
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Category: impact What in the world is quantum? Experts explain , articleIs quantum as hard to understand as everyone says? Well, yes. But for World Quantum Day, Virginia Tech professors from the College of Science and the College of Engineering help us figure out what all the buzz is about.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Virginia Tech economists weigh in on tariff impacts , articleGlobal stock markets are volatile as a result of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariff announcements. The big question now: Is the United States headed for a recession? The short answer from Virginia Tech economists and policy experts Jadrian Wooten, David Bieri, and Dimitris Tsarouhas is no, not yet, but we’re getting close. They break down the warning signs, how trade policy could tip the balance, and what it means for jobs, consumers, and the broader economy.
Date: Apr 09, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Firefighting without PFAS, expert explains , articleFor decades, PFAS, which stands for polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been a staple in firefighting foams because of their ability to smother liquid fuel fires. But as concerns over their environmental and health impacts grow, researchers are racing to find safer alternatives.
Date: Apr 08, 2025 -
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