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Expert explains why farmers earn less than you would think from Thanksgiving feasts , articleAs Americans gather around the Thanksgiving table, there are plenty of reasons to give thanks to the farmers who produce the holiday feast. But how much of what families spend makes its way back to the farm? Agricultural economics expert George Davis explains.
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Political experts look beyond the ‘blue wave’ with midterm analysis , articlePolitical pundits have characterized an uncharacteristically large wave of Democratic Party victories in the 2026 midterm elections as a repudiation by voters of Trump administration policies and actions over the past two years. Virginia Tech political science experts Chad Hankinson and Nicholas Goedert and political communications expert Cayce Myers drill deeper into the historical significance of the midterm election outcomes.
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Research supports communitywide efforts to fight bed bug infestations, expert explains , articleIn findings recently published in Parasites and Vectors, Virginia Tech’s Warren Booth cites evidence that bed bug infestations can affect anyone regardless of income, housing type, or location. The findings indicate bedbug management strategies should evolve to a more coordinated, community-level approach. Booth shares insights about this work and the unpopular pest.
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Neuroscience expert explains why we enjoy Halloween frights , articleThe emotion of fear is rarely described in positive terms and yet for many it’s a central factor in Halloween fun. Neuroscientist Tim Jarome answers questions about how the instinctive fight-or-flight response to danger can become a source of fun for people.
