- Wiresless Computing beyond 6G https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/01/eng-coe-ece-beyond-6G-common-sense.html 4 comments technology
- Study finds unique brain changes linked to witnessing trauma. The study is the first to shed light on the molecular differences between directly acquired PTSD and bystander PTSD and could pave the way for changes in how the disorders are treated. https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/03/cals-jarome-bystander-ptsd.html 11 comments science
- Study extends chart of life by nearly 1.5 billion years. Fossilized skeletons and shells clearly show how evolution and extinction unfolded over the past half a billion years, but a new Virginia Tech analysis extends the chart of life to nearly 2 billion years ago. https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/12/science-extended-chart-of-life.html 7 comments science
- New study estimates that a 1-meter sea level rise by 2100 would affect over 14 million people and $1 trillion worth of property along the Southeast Atlantic coast, from Norfolk, Virginia, to Miami, Florida. The scale of these interconnected hazards is much greater than anticipated https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/11/science-nature-climate-driven-risks.html 141 comments science
- Researchers find potential method to control mosquito populations through genetic breeding, offering an alternative to insecticides. They crossbred Aedes aegypti, a major global disease vector, with a sibling species, and about 10% of the progeny becomes intersex and is unable to reproduce. https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/07/cals-research-mosquito-genetics.html 6 comments science
- Invasive ants spread by hitchhiking on everyday vehicles: observations from 2017-2023 have found 9 species of ants hitchhiking on personal vehicles, with 7 considered invasive https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/06/cals-hitchhiking-ants.html 8 comments science
- Researchers found that dogs housed with a well-matched companion were less stressed and adopted faster than dogs housed alone https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/06/cals-shelter-dog-pairs-study.html 23 comments science
- Researchers have developed a new method to safely enhance immune cells’ ability to combat cancer. This involves activating cytokines in the body and reprogramming them to target and eradicate cancer cells.” https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/04/researchers-develop-a-new-way-to-safely-boost-immune-cells-to-fi.html 13 comments science
- Study: Sinking land increases risk for thousands of coastal residents by 2050 | The study provides a new comprehensive look at the flood risks for 32 cities on three coasts by 2050 https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/01/research-sinkingcoasts.html 15 comments science
- Study: Sinking land increases risk for thousands of coastal residents by 2050 | The study provides a new comprehensive look at the flood risks for 32 cities on three coasts by 2050 https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/01/research-sinkingcoasts.html 3 comments environment
- Using a unique urinalysis technique, researchers have created a simple, noninvasive, rapid screen to detect the presence of cancer in dogs https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/02/coe-innovative-dog-cancer-screening.html 28 comments science
- Researchers discovered a new function for a common brain protein (RPT6): it helps form memories. This holds promising implications for the treatment of memory loss and post-traumatic stress disorder https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/01/cals-jarome-brain-protein.html 7 comments science
- Researchers use environmental justice questions to reveal geographic biases in ChatGPT https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/12/cnre-geographic-biases-ai.html 6 comments technology
- How certain media talk about AI may have everything to do with political ideology https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/11/pamplin-ai-media-bias.html 10 comments technology
- Study found the changing global climate, especially temperature and rainfall, may be affecting the flavor and cost of beer: if warming temperatures cause decreased crop yields, the price will likely be affected https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/10/beer_hops_climate_change_expert.html 30 comments science
- Researchers has provided insights into the brain’s noradrenaline (NA) system, which has been a longtime target for medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, and anxiety, using real-time chemical activity from standard clinical electrodes https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/10/neuralwiring-fbri-101923.html 7 comments science
- International team of scientists says that it’s time for an international shift in the way we think about ultra-processed food. Because identifying some foods as addictive could stimulate research and shift attitudes https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/10/research_fralinbiomed_upffoodforthought_1010.html 493 comments science
- An unexpected way to upcycle: Plastic waste transforms into soap | Guoliang 'Greg' Liu of the Department of Chemistry has discovered a new method of recycling plastics into soap. The method: Heat the long carbon chains in the plastics then quickly cool them. https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/08/science-plastics-upcycle-soaps-guiliang-greg-liu.html 5 comments environment