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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.
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Experts available: Tariff math, avoiding ticks, northern lights return, lifesaving dog blood transfusions, and more , articleThe 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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Outdoor medicine expert shares tips to reduce tick bite risk , articlePeople 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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House votes to pass Trump-endorsed tax bill, political expert discusses , articleA 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.
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Memorial Day tips for making a better burger from Virginia Tech meat science experts , articleFor most Americans, Memorial Day is a time for remembering fallen service members, sunny summer weather, and family time, including grilling juicy burgers. David Gerrard, director of the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech, and Matt Blankenship, manager of the Virginia Tech Meat Science Center, offer these tips to up your burger game this weekend.
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Expert on the publication of ‘Original Sin’ and Joe Biden’s legacy , articleJake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book "Original Sin" blames the Democratic Party’s loss in the November 2024 presidential election on incumbent Joe Biden’s determination to run for a second term. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers analyses how the book could effect Biden's legacy.
