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Research Expertise
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Article ItemExperts available: Israel-Iran airstrikes, rise in political violence, Juneteenth, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news including the airstrikes between Israel and Iran, rise in political violence, and Juneteenth. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Article ItemExperts available: LA protests, LLM hallucinations, hurricane season, wildfires and air quality, and more , article
Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss stories in the news, including reactions to the protests in Los Angeles, the power of LLMs, the impact of an above-average hurricane season, how wildfires impact air quality, and more.
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Article ItemPhysicists measure muon particle’s model-defying wiggle , article
Particle 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.
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Article ItemExperts available: Tariff math, avoiding ticks, northern lights return, lifesaving dog blood transfusions, and more , article
The Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available this week on topics including the two sides of tariffs, tips to avoid summer ticks, Senate pushback to the tax cut and border bill, the return of the northern lights, life-saving dog blood transfusions, and more.
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Article ItemOutdoor medicine expert shares tips to reduce tick bite risk , article
People heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather need to be aware of ticks and the serious illnesses they transmit. Emergency medicine physician Stephanie Lareau shares tips on prevention and treatment of tick bites. “I’m seeing the impacts of tick-borne diseases,” she said, “and I urge everyone to take preventative measures.”
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Article ItemHouse votes to pass Trump-endorsed tax bill, political expert discusses , article
A bill advancing tax cuts and border security measures, endorsed by President Donald Trump, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a single vote after an all-night session. Political scientist Karen Hult can discuss the significance of the bill’s progress and possible consequences of the bill’s content.