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With gas prices uncertain, expert offers smarter summer travel strategies , articleVirginia Tech hospitality and tourism expert Mahmood Khan encourages summer travelers to plan in advance, especially as fuel prices continue to fluctuate.
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Experts explain how Taylor Swift’s trademark strategy could redefine AI rights , articleAs AI voice-cloning technology and deepfakes become more prevalent, Taylor Swift is making a strategic legal move that could redefine how celebrities protect their legacies. Her recent trademark applications signal a shift in the battle against unauthorized AI content that moves beyond standard copyright. Virginia Tech experts Cayce Myers and Julia Feerrar explain why this is a good strategy to combat AI replication and other safeguards.
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Expert explains why the war in the Middle East is making fertilizer more expensive , articleOne of the concerns that has come out of the Iran War is its impact on growing crops. Rory Maguire, an expert in nutrient management and sustainable agriculture at Virginia Tech, explained the specifics of the war’s impact on fertilizer, the effect it is having on growing in the US, and what alternatives there may be for growers.
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Expert shares how to prepare for tornadoes and heavy winds as storm season arrives , articleEven in Virginia, tornadoes and downbursts can wreak havoc, according to Monica Arul, an assistant professor in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Here's how to protect yourself and your property.
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What successful peace negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will require , articleThe United States and Israeli war with Iran is complicated and multilateral, driven by varied motives, with the primary actors desiring different outcomes. Political scientist Robert Hodges, director of the Virginia Tech Diplomacy Lab, answers questions about the factors affecting peace negotiations.
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Expert looks ahead after Virginia voters approve new congressional districts , articleVirginia voters by a narrow margin passed a referendum allowing congressional districts to be gerrymandered in a manner that heavily favors Democrats, as a counter to Republican-skewed gerrymandering in other states. Questions remain as to what the long-term consequences will be. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers shares his post-election analysis.
