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Virginia experts explain what’s behind measles surge and how to stop it

The U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years, with at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 36 states and Washington, D.C. Two Virginia Tech experts...

AI-Powered Text Scams Could Fool Anyone, Says VA Tech Data Privacy Expert

Don’t believe everything you read — especially if it’s a text message like these: "Notice:...

VA Tech experts on hurricane preparedness and flood warnings

The 2025 hurricane season is underway, with the National Weather Service predicting above-normal hurricane activity...

Youngkin Announces Achieving 25% Reduction Target for Regulatory Requirements

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced that the Governor’s Office has approved regulatory changes that collectively...

VA Tech Helps CoStar Break Ground with FAA-Approved Drone Use

A global leader in real estate information and services can provide clients with a better...

Virginia Passes New Traffic Safety Laws

As summer continues, Virginia drivers and visitors alike need to be aware of several new traffic safety laws taking effect. During the 2025 Virginia...

Could a creatine boost help the brain? VA Tech scientists test new ultrasound therapy

Creatine is popularly known as a muscle-building supplement, but its influence on human muscle function can be a matter of life or death. “Creatine is...

Cancer Research Urged to Move Faster at Fralin Symposium

For every careful step forward in cancer research, there is a patient waiting — a family holding its breath in the middle of the...

VA Tech’s Tina Rost Earns CAREER Award for Materials Breakthrough

Materials science research has been advancing and improving products in the world around us for decades. Traditionally, those materials are developed by tweaking what...

$6.8M in Grants Fuel Virginia’s Growth, Says Youngkin

On Saturday, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $6.8 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for eight projects aimed...

A surprising ally in the fight against the spotted lanternfly: Ants

Virginia may have a new ally in the fight against one of the most invasive insects threatening trees, crops, and other commodities. Virginia Tech researchers,...