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Newswise — Everyone heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather needs to be aware of ticks and the serious illnesses they transmit. In Virginia, common ticks like the blacklegged or deer tick, the lone star tick and the American dog tick carry diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever and can pose…
Newswise — Particle physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have released the third and final measurements of a mysterious “wobbling” of a subatomic particle called a muon (pronounced mew-on), which is similar to an electron but with 200 times more mass. The results offer the most precise measurement to date…
Newswise — On April 28, Spain experienced a widespread power outage that left millions without electricity for nearly a full 24 hours. While power has largely been restored, the cause of the failure is still under investigation. Early reports suggest that the high percentage of renewable energy on the grid at the time may have…
Newswise — America’s infrastructure is cracking, according to the latest report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers. In multiple categories, from aviation to roads to energy, the country’s infrastructure is earning Ds, almost-failing grades. Virginia Tech engineering experts can break down what these failing grades mean — and what needs to happen to…
BYLINE: Tech entrepreneur and Trump advisor Elon Musk poured more than $20 million into the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race to support conservative candidate Brad Schimel, only to see liberal Susan Crawford win easily. The development has raised questions about whether Musk could prove a liability for Republicans going forward. “Elon Musk has become a…
Virginia Tech infectious disease epidemiologist Lisa M. Lee explains why new measles cases are being reported around the country, not just in Texas, despite the illness being declared eliminated in the U.S. in the early 2000s due to rigorous vaccine uptake. What factors have contributed to the recent measles outbreak, and why is it spreading…
On the evening of Thursday, March 6, a SpaceX Starship test ended when the upper stage rocket failed and exploded, raining down debris over parts of the Caribbean. This follows a similar explosion during a January test flight, but this time it caused a temporary ground stop at airports across Florida, including at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood…
Newswise — The slate of contenders for the 2025 Oscars for Best Picture produced some unexpected front runners among the expected candidates. Musical “Emilia Pérez,” a Netflix original, led in total number of nominations over expected favorites “The Brutalist” and “Wicked,” while horror film “The Substance” was a surprise addition. Experts at Virginia Tech shared…
As the Super Bowl approaches, the buzz isn’t just about a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles or Kendrick Lamar at halftime. For many viewers, it’s about the commercials. Virginia Tech marketing and brand management expert Donna Wertalik provides insights into the strategies behind the ads. “There is a lot of…
When the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans Sunday, February 9, they will be aiming for a historic three-peat. While seven prior teams (and six different franchises) have won back-to-back Lombardi Trophies, the Chiefs can be the first ever to claim three straight. And yet, even as…
