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Wired for InnovationWhether advancing satellite communications, developing MIMO antenna arrays, or spearheading spectrum sharing, Virginia Tech researchers have consistently led the way. Their research continues to influence how we live, work, and connect every day.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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Intensive therapy approaches show benefits for infants and toddlers with cerebral palsy , articleFilling a long-standing gap in clinical science, multi-institutional researchers led by Virginia Tech find good news when comparing movement therapies.
Date: Mar 12, 2026 - -
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Global water forecastingAt Virginia Tech, researchers are using real-time sensors, machine learning, and global partnerships to give water managers 30-day forecasts that help safeguard drinking water and ecosystems.
Date: Mar 10, 2026 - -
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Changing the way we measure substance use recovery , articleAddiction researcher Allison Tegge and colleagues have proposed a new way to calculate recovery that recognizes incremental improvements and encourages people with multiple dependencies to keep going.
Date: Mar 10, 2026 - -
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Collaboration with global mining leader to strengthen silver recovery , articleThe Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering has launched a new research partnership with Hindustan Zinc Limited, one of the world’s top zinc and silver producers, to improve silver recovery across its lead–zinc processing plants in India.
Date: Mar 10, 2026 - -
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Experimental vaccine could help turn the tide on America’s opioid epidemic , articleResearchers discovered a way to use nanoparticles to create a vaccine that prevents specific opioids from causing their signature addictive high. They hope this can be used to curb opioid overdose deaths.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Researchers drill down on genetics to guide treatment for leukemia patients , articleCancer researchers are making strides in efforts to use genetic profiles to develop a better understanding of how people respond to treatment for a rare but aggressive blood cancer.
Date: Mar 06, 2026 - -
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National Academy of Inventors names 12 faculty members as senior members , articleThe National Academy of Inventors currently counts 945 senior members who collectively hold more than 11,000 U.S. patents — intellectual property that strengthens competitiveness, attracts private-sector partnership, and converts research into tangible economic and societal value.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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$9 million effort will tackle soft biofouling on naval vehicles , articleA multi-institutional team, led by Virginia Tech, will study how thin biofilms on ship hulls affect drag and noise for the Office of Naval Research.
Date: Mar 05, 2026 - -
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Can chilis bring the heat in self-defense? , articleA researcher explores whether pepper plants that lost avian seed dispersers boost heat to avoid being eaten by mammals.
Date: Mar 04, 2026 - -
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Grant to fuel Appalachian history initiative , articleThe Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia project received a new $5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to continue uncovering history in communities in Virginia and surrounding states.
Date: Mar 04, 2026 - -
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Heading up safety beyond helmetsDuring the last 15 years, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has developed a reputation for keeping people safe by empowering them to select the best headgear.
Date: Mar 03, 2026 - -
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Undergraduates gain research experience with the U.S. Army , videoDr. David Gray’s GrayUR program and The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center have partnered to provide undergraduate students with a unique research opportunity. Hosted through the Department of Engineering Education, GrayUR allows students across disciplines to experience student-lead learning with mentorship and guidance from professionals, all while engaging in projects that lead to real-world impacts.
Date: Feb 26, 2026 - -
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Researchers refine understanding of the body's response to energy demands from exercise , articleThe study, led by Fralin Biomedical Research Institute exercise medicine scientist Zhen Yan, identified an important cell signaling mechanism that could be a target for treating diabetes.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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Keto diet could unlock the effects of exercise for people with high blood sugar , articleA new study by exercise medicine scientist Sarah Lessard found that feeding mice with hyperglycemia a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet lowered their blood sugar and improved their bodies’ response to exercise.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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Some infant formula fats may contribute to early liver disease, study finds , articleNew research helps explain how steatotic liver disease can appear in babies — and the role early nutrition may play.
Date: Feb 24, 2026 - -
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Accelerating Future AirspaceFrom pioneering safety advancements and assisting with federal regulations to helping industry partners make history and helping the general public see the technology’s potential, Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership researchers have been at the forefront of setting the global standard for how airspace is safely used, enjoyed, and protected.
Date: Feb 24, 2026 - -
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Tim Sands highlights progress, priorities, and athletics push in State of the University Address , articleDuring his 10th State of the University Address on Wednesday, Sands said the university will continue to focus on global distinction and Virginia Tech Advantage while also moving athletics to the forefront of priorities. He also said that the university could face challenges this year and is making contingency plans in preparation for those challenges.
Date: Feb 18, 2026 - -
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Inside the Greenhouses of the FutureFrom solar-powered greenhouses to hydroponic tomatoes engineered for flavor, research from Virginia Tech points to a future where farming happens indoors — powered by light, data, and innovation instead of soil and seasons.
Date: Feb 18, 2026 - -
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Sinking land, rising risk in New York City , articleSlow but persistent sinking land could pose serious long-term risks to New York City's critical transportation infrastructure, including major airports, subway lines, and highways.
Date: Feb 16, 2026 -
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