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These students turn an argument on its head
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (263+ words) The search feature within the content management system themes has options for searching the site you are currently on (default), searching all Virginia Tech websites, or searching for people directory information. Search results will appear in the All tab for…...
Small Acts of Kindness on Earth Day 2026
18+ hour, 15+ min ago (18+ words) Virginia Tech News Small Acts of Kindness on Earth Day 2026...
Telling people they might lose motivates more than telling them they might win, research shows
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (206+ words) The study offers insights for managers looking to motivate teams and encourage employees to speak up. Athletes say they hate to lose more than they love to win. New research finds the same sentiment is shared in organizations. For managers,…...
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1+ day, 21+ min ago (13+ words) Center for the Arts brings the joy of music to preschoolers'Virginia Tech News...
Researchers develop scalable method for safer, compostable packaging
1+ day, 21+ min ago (385+ words) New Virginia Tech research brings safer, compostable packaging closer to everyday use. Safer, compostable packaging at scale About 30 percent of plastics consumed are made to last forever but are discarded after a single use. Researchers at Virginia Tech are working…...
Alumna preserves Southside Virginia's natural heritage
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (546+ words) Walking through the woods of Southside Virginia, Laura Hudson "16 knows she"s at home, both literally and figuratively." A native of Halifax County, Hudson grew up loving her time outdoors. Fishing local waters and hunting in the woods near her…...
As gas prices fluctuate, expert's research shows cycling continues to grow as commuting alternative
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (293+ words) The war in the Middle East has driven wildly fluctuating oil prices, leading to uncertain costs at the gas pump. One easy way to avoid high gas prices impacting your weekly budget is to swap in cycling for driving for…...
Expert tips for choosing healthy plants at the garden center this spring
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (511+ words) A greenhouse expert shares common buying mistakes and a surprising tip for identifying healthy plants. Spring garden'season is in full swing,'and garden centers are packed with colorful, tempting plants. But how'do'you'know which'ones'will thrive in your garden?' When it comes…...
Experts available: Iran war, oil prices and stock markets, Virginia redistricting, cycling in cities, and more
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (444+ words) Virginia Tech News Experts available: Iran war, oil prices and stock markets, Virginia redistricting, cycling in cities, and more New peace talks in doubt after U. S. seizes Iranian ship After the U. S. seized an Iranian ship as part of its ongoing blockade…...
New TRUST initiative to bring transparent AI to the corporate bond market
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (220+ words) The initiative aims to identify early warning signals in corporate communications, helping market participants make more informed decisions." Computer science Ph. D. students Shengkun Wangand Linhan Wang, advised by Lu, also work on the TRUST project. "These tools are backward-looking and…...