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‘Project Hail Mary’ raises prospect of death of our sun, astrophysicist elaborates , articleThe brand-new science fiction movie “Project Hail Mary” hinges on an alarming scenario that imagines the early death of our sun. Virginia Tech astrophysicist Nahum Arav explains what the the sun's eventual fate will be and the danger that poses to Earth in the far, far future.
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Fibermaxxing starts in the garden with these high fiber gardening tips from a produce expert , articleFibermaxxing is trending on social medias, and more people than ever are looking to boost the amount of healthy fiber in their diets. The good news is that many fiber-rich vegetables are also surprisingly easy to grow in home gardens across Virginia–and now is the time to plant them.
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Brackets or bust? Sports media expert offers March Madness insight , articleIn March Madness 2026, both men's and women's top seeded teams are programs with long histories of success, said Matthew Zimmerman, sports media analytics expert at Virginia Tech.
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Expert: Middle East attacks on data centers highlight need for protections , articleIn the widening U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran, data centers, as essential part of modern infrastructure, have become military targets, causing service outages and threatening billions of dollars of investment. Virginia Tech cybersecurity expert Murat Kantarcioglu discusses how organizations and users can plan for risks ranging from cyberattacks to physical attacks.
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Drone strikes in Middle East highlight need for better defense at home, says expert , articleEric Jacques, who is leading a cross-disciplinary effort at Virginia Tech to design ways to protect people and infrastructure on the ground from drones without relying on costly and dangerous active electronic countermeasures, discusses how recent events in the Middle East reverberate here at home.
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Hospitality experts discuss how the Iran war will affect tourism and travel , articleThe war in Iran has caused a staggering amount of flight delays and cancellations in the Middle Eastern region. Virginia Tech hospitality and tourism professors Mahmood Khan and Nancy McGehee emphasized that those intending to go abroad for spring break or family vacations should exercise caution and plan their trips meticulously in the coming weeks.
