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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Patrick Huber talks about dark matter detection , articleHuber explained the significance of neutrinos in the universe, the methods used to detect dark matter, and the interdisciplinary nature of the research.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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Physics’ Tatsu Takeuchi recognized for supporting physics teachers , articleTatsu Takeuchi has been recognized for his advocacy and support of physics teachers by the American Association of Physics Teachers
Date: Nov 07, 2025 - -
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Scary science from science experts , articleIt’s officially scary season, but some aspects of our natural world can be frightening all the time. Here are a few examples of real-life scary science from Virginia Tech science experts.
Date: Oct 27, 2025 - -
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Quantum center levels up, generating new research, grants, space , articleHeadspinningly complex quantum advances are taking place in the Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering, which is dedicated to understanding the physics of quantum systems and how these principles can be harnessed for new technology and new applications.
Date: Oct 22, 2025 - -
Article ItemTeaching is Caring , article
“At the heart of this effort is the acknowledgment that education is a science that can be improved through research and practice,” said Estrella Johnson, an associate professor of mathematics who directs the center.
Date: Oct 15, 2025 - -
Video ItemUncovering the mystery of dark matter, one rock at a time , video
Over the past 50 years, physicists have conducted all manner of dark matter experiments in hopes of uncovering evidence of its existence. In an unconventional approach, physicist Patrick Huber and a transdisciplinary team are looking at the crystal structure of ancient rocks for signs of dark matter interaction.
Date: Oct 13, 2025 - -
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Life’s building blocks may not be stable — just really, really long-lived , articleHydrogen and oxygen are like your English teacher and your gym teacher: familiar, solid, and stable — or are they? Research from a Virginia Tech physicist and his team points to a new way to test the stability of some of the universe’s most valuable players. No pressure.
Date: Sep 19, 2025 - -
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Rana Ashkar awarded faculty fellowship , articleAshkar is a recognized investigator in soft matter and biological physics. Her research on biomimetic lipid membranes, responsive polymeric systems, and tunable bio-interfaces has gained widespread interest for both its fundamental level and real-world applications.
Date: Sep 09, 2025 - -
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In memoriam: Kyungwha Park, professor of physics , articlePark, an internationally respected theorist in condensed matter physics, passed away Aug. 14 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer.
Date: Aug 29, 2025 - -
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Physicists decode mysterious membrane behavior , articleErratic cell membranes have puzzled scientists for decades. But when physicist Rana Ashkar’s team looked at membrane behavior on the nanoscale, they were able to identify the elusive biophysical laws that membranes have been following all along.
Date: Aug 01, 2025 - -
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Physicists measure muon particle’s model-defying wiggle , articleParticle physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator today released the final and the most precise measurement of a particle's anomalous behavior. Virginia Tech experts explain what these results mean for physics.
Date: Jun 03, 2025 - -
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Class of 2025: Akshay Bansal becomes first Ph.D. graduate in quantum computing , article"Like artificial intelligence, quantum technology offers a completely new approach,” Assistant Professor of Computer Science Jamie Sikora said. After several years of investment in faculty, students, and facilities, the Department of Computer Science is graduating its first Ph.D. student in the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing this May.
Date: May 14, 2025 - -
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Alumni leaders of industry spotlight: Erica Stump '16 , articleStump combined her passions for entrepreneurship and quantum computingto forge a path from startup founder to Sales Director at IonQ.
Date: Apr 23, 2025 - -
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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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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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What overrides the brain’s satiety signals and promotes overeating? , articleA team of Virginia Tech neuroscientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC will capture real-time brain signals that govern people’s decisions about food with help from a $2.75 million grant.
Date: Apr 08, 2025 - -
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Giti Khodaparast named fellow of international society of optics and photonics , articleKhodaparast, physics professor and L.C. Hassinger Faculty Fellow in Nanoscience, has been elected a 2025 fellow of SPIE.
Date: Apr 01, 2025 - -
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Physics’ Rana Ashkar named 2025 Sloan Research Fellow , articleThe Sloan Research Fellowship recognizes exceptional early career researchers whose creativity, innovation, and accomplishments are poised to revolutionize their fields.
Date: Mar 03, 2025 - -
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Journalist resource: Experts look ahead to the top stories of 2025 , articleWith the Trump administration’s promises of transformative policies across the economy, international relations, and climate action, Virginia Tech's experts are ready to add insights and context to your stories. To schedule an interview with any of our experts on the top stories of the year, email mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Jan 23, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech physicist earns Early Career Research award from Department of Energy , articleMarie Boër, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and bridged faculty member at the Jefferson Lab, is expected to generate new foundational knowledge in the field of hadronic physics with her current research.
Date: Jan 13, 2025 -
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