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Agriculture is producing more with more. That’s the problem. , articleNew Virginia Tech data show global agricultural productivity growth at its lowest rate in 50 years — a slowdown with consequences for farmers, consumers, and the natural resources we all depend on.
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Expert discusses the midterm elections and the roles that AI plays , articleAs the United States midterm elections approach, AI policy looms large, adding new uncertainties to a rapidly evolving campaign season. Political communications expert Cayce Myers provides analysis of the stakes in the upcoming election and the ways AI could affect campaigns and voters.
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Economic expert explains why fuel prices rise fast but drop slowly , articleThe effects of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East bring news of crude oil surging in price and dropping down, so it seems, just as quickly. But why aren’t the drops in price reflected in the prices of gasoline and diesel we buy at the pump? Economist Jadrian Wooten shares why prices shoot up so fast but float down so slowly.
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Experts discuss ways to recognize mental health struggles , articleSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month, and October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. With several key observances in October, including World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, mental health and well-being is in the spotlight this fall.
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Experts available: UN General Assembly, AI and air traffic control, midterm elections, oil prices, and extreme weather , articleVirginia Tech experts are available this week to discuss top news stories, including the U.S. and Iranian presidents speaking at the UN, Al tools for air traffic control, the stakes for both parties (and AI) in the midterms, rapidly rising oil prices, and weather extremes. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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What a late spring freeze means for fall apple crops, expert explains , articleSherif Sherif, an associate professor within the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech, explains how a late spring freeze resulted in a near wipeout of apple crops in Winchester and Frederick County.
