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Expert available to discuss results of the Georgia Senate elections and political implications , articleAs voters anxiously await results of the Georgia elections for two U.S. Senate seats, Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult says the outcome will have significant political implications for the incoming Biden Administration.
Date: Jan 05, 2021 -
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Trump EPA water protection analysis flawed, says new report , articleVirginia Tech economist and contributor to the report, Kevin Boyle, says that the Trump administration’s analysis and subsequent deregulation overlook existing research on how states view water quality protections.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Holiday greenery can spread boxwood blight to your landscape, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension experts , articleBoxwood blight, a fungal disease affecting plants in the boxwood family, can be spread by discarded holiday greenery.
Date: Dec 21, 2020 -
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Biostatistics expert: Don't let thousands of daily COVID-19 deaths become ‘new normal' , articleIn light of a new report noting COVID-19 is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., disease surveillance expert Ron Fricker says "we must redouble our efforts" to keep deaths from rising even higher than they are now.
Date: Dec 17, 2020 -
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McConnell moving past election challenges, according to Virginia Tech expert , article“Majority Leader McConnell's statement, albeit long overdue, may signal to other congressional Republicans and others in the party that it's safe to acknowledge Biden as President-elect,” said Virginia Tech's Karen Hult.
Date: Dec 16, 2020 -
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Pandemic will damage the travel industry for years to come, says expert , articleThe travel and tourism industry has faced enormous hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic and will take years to recover, says Virginia Tech expert Mahmood Khan.
Date: Dec 14, 2020 -
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Upcoming Great Conjunction or Christmas Star an extraordinarily rare event, says Virginia Tech astronomer , articleKnown unofficially as the “Great Conjunction,” the planets of Saturn and Jupiter will line up in a manner that makes for some amazingly bright star gazing. The last time these two were close enough to create the double planet effect, the year was 1226
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Cell phone use while driving on Virginia roadways will be illegal effective January , articleEffective in January 2021, cell phone use while driving will be illegal for Virginia drivers on roadways unless using a hands-free device. Virginia Tech Transportation Institute expert says this is an important step toward improving safety on roadways to save lives.
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Fighting COVID with nutrition and healthy living; expert advice from Virginia Tech nutritionist , article“We talk about masks, distancing, and washing your hands, but rarely do we talk about healthy eating as a way to strengthen your immune function,” said Virginia Tech nutritionist Carlin Rafie. “We need to be certain our messaging includes something more like - social distance AND let’s eat well.”
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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Ideas for creating new holiday traditions and memorable moments during a pandemic , articleEven with social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols in place, it is still possible to create a memorable holiday season with traditions and memories that will extend beyond 2020.
Date: Dec 08, 2020 -
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Budget cuts to D.C. Metro could alter long-term travel patterns in the region, says expert , articleClosing stations and reducing service hours may help the D.C. Metro system’s financial hardships in the short-term but those changes will also hamper efforts to win back customers next year as the region emerges from the pandemic, says a Virginia Tech expert.
Date: Dec 04, 2020 -
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Biden’s return to Iran nuclear deal now considerably more difficult, according to Virginia Tech expert , articleThe murder of Iran nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was likely carried out by Israel, but all the West will deal with the fallout, said Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, a noted expert on economic development in Iran and the Middle East.
Date: Dec 01, 2020 -
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Cybersecurity expert offers safety tips for online holiday shopping , articleThe surge for online shopping brings heightened cybersecurity risks for consumers this holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: Nov 30, 2020 -
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Study shows cloth face coverings help protect both wearers and those nearby , articleA newly released Virginia Tech study examining the efficacy of common face coverings may help a concerned public breathe a sigh of relief.
Date: Nov 23, 2020 -
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Expert available to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and public health implications , articleAs coronavirus cases surge across the United States, public health officials are encouraged by preliminary data that shows experimental vaccines are effective at providing protection against the virus.
Date: Nov 20, 2020 -
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Putting disagreements aside this holiday, advice from Virginia Tech ‘frenemies’ expert , articleIn this year of deep political division, it’s more important than ever to commit to civil conversation and understanding at the holiday dinner table, according to Professor Todd Schenk.
Date: Nov 17, 2020 -
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Expert offers tips for holiday travel during the COVID-19 pandemic , articleThe dilemma of visiting family after prolonged locked-up fatigue while keeping safe social distancing guidelines may have travelers rethinking their holiday plans this year, according to Virginia Tech travel expert Mahmood Khan.
Date: Nov 13, 2020 -
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Experts: Avoid large gatherings —especially those outside households — during holiday season , article“To me, all this says that traditional Thanksgiving celebrations with extended families coming together have the potential to cause substantial harm," says Virginia Tech biostatistician Ron Fricker.
Date: Nov 13, 2020 -
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Tech on Tap: Package delivery during the age of COVID , articleHas the UPS delivery person become your new best friend during the COVID-19 pandemic? As we approach the holiday shopping season, package delivery is playing an important role in our lives now more than ever.
Date: Nov 11, 2020 -
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Trust and the media - expert available to discuss network news coverage of presidential election results , articleVirginia Tech expert Megan Duncan says the media has great power to shape how people see audiences and democracy.
Date: Nov 06, 2020
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