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- - Families who argue during the holidays may be less biased
    “Families that cultivate a culture in which disagreements are voiced may help raise individuals who are less prone to rely on their personal biases when they make decisions,” said Virginia Tech’s Anne-Sophie Chaxel, an assistant professor at the Pamplin College of Business.
- - Think twice before giving pets as holiday gifts
    Anyone considering a household pet as a gift this holiday season should take the time to carefully think the decision through, says veterinarian Virginia Corrigan at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech.
- - Study finds road salt contamination in groundwater
    Snodgrass and his research team recently published a study in Environmental Science and Technology. They discovered that routing runoff contaminated with road salts to stormwater ponds resulted in plumes of highly contaminated groundwater moving from ponds to streams.
- - Setting boundaries for holiday office parties
    In this season of workplace holiday gatherings, many organizations are laying out rules for acceptable behavior, in light of heightened awareness of sexual harassment, says Virginia Tech’s William Becker, an expert in organizational behavior and human resource management.
- - The often overlooked downside of net neutrality
    Supporters of net neutrality who want equal priority given to all data shared across wireless communication networks aren’t considering broader issues, says a Virginia Tech expert.
- - Expert offers security tips for Cyber Monday shoppers to protect themselves from scammers
    Virginia Tech’s cybersecurity expert Gang Wang forewarns shoppers to be on the lookout for scammers on Cyber Monday.
- - Breaking bread during Thanksgiving in 2017
    With Thanksgiving approaching many Americans may be anxious about difficult conversations that could emerge. No one wants their Thanksgiving meal to turn into a food fight. Virginia Tech expert Todd Schenk has some recommendations on how to navigate conversation with friends and family, in 2017.
- - Improved vaccination coverage could yield major health and economic impacts this flu season, says Virginia Tech expert
    Increasing the number of people getting an influenza vaccination not only keeps our communities healthier -- but also strengthens their economies, says a Virginia Tech expert.
- - New restaurant menu-labeling guidelines important but insufficient in obesity fight, according to Virginia Tech expert
    New menu-labeling guidelines for restaurants, scheduled to take effect in May 2018, are necessary but not sufficient to create the tipping point to create healthy default eat-out options for Americans, according to Virginia Tech professor Vivica Kraak, a recognized expert in food and nutrition policies.
- - An election night full of upsets, says Virginia Tech political expert
    While the exact breakdown of Democrats and Republicans isn’t known yet, it’s clear the House of Delegates will have a much different look when it convenes in January.”
- - Populist wave sweeping Europe in spite of strong democracies, economies, according to Virginia Tech expert
    Recent elections in the Czech Republic did nothing to reverse a trend of populist candidates carrying a message of reform into office in this part of Europe, according to Virginia Tech political science professor Besnik Pula.
- - Daylight saving can create driver fatigue and hazards on the road, says expert
    As clocks “fall back” this weekend and daylight saving time ends, many Americans will be driving longer at night which could translate to more driver fatigue and hazards on the road, says Virginia Tech Transportation Institute expert Jeff Hickman.
- - Grandparents providing the safety net in the midst of opioid crisis, according to Virginia Tech expert
    “Washington’s declaration of a public health emergency highlights how the opioid crisis is forcing many grandparents to step in because many parents can no longer provide care," according to Virginia Tech's Megan Dolbin-MacNab.
- - Local participation in drone regulations creates new opportunities, Virginia Tech expert says
    A pilot program announced today by President Trump to allow local governments to work with federal agencies to regulate unmanned aircraft operations represents a new framework for integrating advanced applications of this technology, according to a Virginia Tech expert.
- - FAA approval for CNN to fly drones over crowds sets an important milestone for the industry, says Virginia Tech expert
    The unprecedented waiver granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow CNN to fly a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) over crowds represents an important milestone for the future use of commercial drones.
- - Election 2017: Stewart endorsement more important than Trump for candidate Gillespie, according to Virginia Tech political expert
    As Virginia’s race for governor enters the final weeks, a Virginia Tech political expert points out the risk facing Republican Ed Gillespie – should President Donald Trump decide to join him on the campaign trail.
- - Traffic expert says motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens
    Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States but a Virginia Tech expert says steps can be taken to reduce high crash rates for new drivers, an important message during this week’s National Teen Driver Safety Week.
- - Tough challenges ahead for California firefighters, residents, according to Virginia Tech fire expert
    The intensity of the deadly wildfires in Northern California can be attributed, in part, to a lack of controlled fires, which can help thin the forest and reduce the amount of fuel for a fire, says a Virginia Tech expert who researches the impacts of wildland fire on ecosystem processes.
- - Fall color outlook disappointing, says Virginia Tech tree expert
    Unusually dry conditions in August and September have set up what is potentially the most disappointing season for fall color in many years. Virginia Tech tree physiology expert John Seiler says he’s not encouraged about the outlook for a brilliant autumn season this year.
- - Social media expert available to discuss Russian Facebook ads and their impact on global politics
    Reports that Russia purchased Facebook ads and used Twitter bots to influence the 2016 election paints a picture of interference, says a Virginia Tech expert whose research focuses on the intersection of political participation and digital media.

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