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Human-driven land sinking now outpaces sea-level rise in many of the world’s major delta systems, threatening more than 236 million people, a new #VirginiaTech study finds.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Human-driven land sinking now outpaces sea-level rise in many of the world’s major delta systems, threatening more than 236 million people, a new #VirginiaTech study finds.
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New research from #VirginiaTech aims to reduce hearing risks for naval personnel. Here's how. ⬇️
Naval research grant leads to a bubbly solution to hearing protection
Aboard an aircraft carrier, jet engine noise is an ever-present concern. This research team is leading a project to lower the risk posed to the hearing of naval personnel.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:52 PM
New research from #VirginiaTech aims to reduce hearing risks for naval personnel. Here's how. ⬇️
#VirginiaTech researchers have been awarded $300,000 by the National Science Foundation to build a more resilient, responsible, and secure AI research ecosystem. ⬇️
Building a safer future for AI research
Researchers the university have been awarded $300,000 by the National Science Foundation to create a more resilient, responsible, and secure artificial intelligence research ecosystem.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM
#VirginiaTech researchers have been awarded $300,000 by the National Science Foundation to build a more resilient, responsible, and secure AI research ecosystem. ⬇️
“As a scientist, I’m here to serve people.” 🤝
Austin Gray’s humble beginning in research feeds into a constant curiosity that he hopes can lead to a better understanding of microplastics and their impact on human health.
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Austin Gray’s humble beginning in research feeds into a constant curiosity that he hopes can lead to a better understanding of microplastics and their impact on human health.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
“As a scientist, I’m here to serve people.” 🤝
Austin Gray’s humble beginning in research feeds into a constant curiosity that he hopes can lead to a better understanding of microplastics and their impact on human health.
Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wYVmo
Austin Gray’s humble beginning in research feeds into a constant curiosity that he hopes can lead to a better understanding of microplastics and their impact on human health.
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#VirginiaTech chemist Wei Liu and his graduate student Chao Wang have found a new way to tag molecules to aid in PET scans — leading to improved processes, better imaging, and possibly more effective treatments. 🧠
New PET imaging breakthrough expands possibilities
Chemist Wei Liu and his graduate student Chao Wang have found a new way to tag molecules to aid in PET scans, expanding tracer options and opening possibilities for earlier diagnoses and more precise ...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
#VirginiaTech chemist Wei Liu and his graduate student Chao Wang have found a new way to tag molecules to aid in PET scans — leading to improved processes, better imaging, and possibly more effective treatments. 🧠
At 13 years old, this golden doodle mix is doing zoomies again after receiving rehabilitation and shockwave therapy. 🧡
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Learn more about her recovery ⬇️
Dog gets back to her old self with help of shockwave therapy
At age 13, this golden doodle mix does zoomies again after receiving rehabilitation and shockwave therapy.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM
At 13 years old, this golden doodle mix is doing zoomies again after receiving rehabilitation and shockwave therapy. 🧡
Learn more about her recovery ⬇️
Learn more about her recovery ⬇️
Congratulations to our graduates! 🎓
Nearly 3,200 students will be honored with degrees during fall commencement today. #HokieGrad #VT25
Nearly 3,200 students will be honored with degrees during fall commencement today. #HokieGrad #VT25
3,200 students to be honored with degrees at fall commencement
The University Commencement ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET Friday, Dec. 19, with the Graduate School Commencement ceremony following at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both events will be available via livestream...
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December 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Congratulations to our graduates! 🎓
Nearly 3,200 students will be honored with degrees during fall commencement today. #HokieGrad #VT25
Nearly 3,200 students will be honored with degrees during fall commencement today. #HokieGrad #VT25
The #VirginiaTech Helmet Lab has released its first-ever ratings for youth hockey helmets. Using its STAR system, researchers tested 33 helmets, with 10 earning a top five-star rating to help families make informed choices about impact protection. 🙌
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December 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The #VirginiaTech Helmet Lab has released its first-ever ratings for youth hockey helmets. Using its STAR system, researchers tested 33 helmets, with 10 earning a top five-star rating to help families make informed choices about impact protection. 🙌
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At a historic juncture for Virginia Tech Athletics, a donor has stepped forward to make the largest ever gift to Hokie sports: an anonymous $20 million commitment. 🙌
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December 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
At a historic juncture for Virginia Tech Athletics, a donor has stepped forward to make the largest ever gift to Hokie sports: an anonymous $20 million commitment. 🙌
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When animals eat fruit, they help keep forests healthy by carrying seeds away from parent trees.
On islands around the world, however, this process has shifted dramatically.
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On islands around the world, however, this process has shifted dramatically.
Learn more. ⬇️
Introduced species are changing how seeds move on islands, global study shows
Virginia Tech’s contribution helped reveal how the loss of native dispersers and the rise of invasive species are transforming island forests.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
When animals eat fruit, they help keep forests healthy by carrying seeds away from parent trees.
On islands around the world, however, this process has shifted dramatically.
Learn more. ⬇️
On islands around the world, however, this process has shifted dramatically.
Learn more. ⬇️
Mohamed Seleem, whose patented drugs and diagnostic technologies aim to combat infections that kill more than 1.27 million people worldwide each year, has been named a 2025 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Mohamed Seleem, whose patented drugs and diagnostic technologies aim to combat infections that kill more than 1.27 million people worldwide each year, has been named a 2025 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
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#VirginiaTech researchers are developing techniques to study brain activity between parents and their babies, laying the foundation to identify patterns that point to potential risk for disorders. ⬇️
Next-generation neuroscience studies the infant brain in motion
The Human Magnetometry Laboratory at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is developing magnetoencephalography techniques to study brain activity during natural social interactions between parents and their babies.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
#VirginiaTech researchers are developing techniques to study brain activity between parents and their babies, laying the foundation to identify patterns that point to potential risk for disorders. ⬇️
#VirginiaTech, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Southern Research Station, has received an $8.8 million grant to address environmental impacts from Hurricane Helene in the Southern Appalachians.
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Learn more. ⬇️
Partnership with Forest Service launches $8.8 million initiative to assess Appalachian hurricane damage
The university will lead the human resources component, hiring and training technicians and crew leaders to conduct fieldwork. Those teams will document, evaluate, and prioritize damage to aquatic and...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
#VirginiaTech, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Southern Research Station, has received an $8.8 million grant to address environmental impacts from Hurricane Helene in the Southern Appalachians.
Learn more. ⬇️
Learn more. ⬇️
A common misconception about research is that it takes place in labs with microscopes and beakers. While that is true for many, obtaining certain data can demand rugged fieldwork.
Meet #VirginiaTech researchers studying earthquake history. ⬇️
Meet #VirginiaTech researchers studying earthquake history. ⬇️
Six-year study reveals ancient quakes along 150-mile fault system in Nepal
Research scientist Sean Beamis and graduate student Elizabeth Curtiss worked as part of a collaborative project studying earthquake history along a 150-mile fault system in western Nepal.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A common misconception about research is that it takes place in labs with microscopes and beakers. While that is true for many, obtaining certain data can demand rugged fieldwork.
Meet #VirginiaTech researchers studying earthquake history. ⬇️
Meet #VirginiaTech researchers studying earthquake history. ⬇️
In a family of water scientists, #VirginiaTech's Ryan Pollyea found his footing in the earth. Now, he's become a rock star in the area of geologic carbon sequestration.
Here's the "why" behind his research ➡️ bit.ly/4a08ZvN
Here's the "why" behind his research ➡️ bit.ly/4a08ZvN
December 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
In a family of water scientists, #VirginiaTech's Ryan Pollyea found his footing in the earth. Now, he's become a rock star in the area of geologic carbon sequestration.
Here's the "why" behind his research ➡️ bit.ly/4a08ZvN
Here's the "why" behind his research ➡️ bit.ly/4a08ZvN
This #VirginiaTech student-run livestock sale has raised $4.5 million over three decades — and continues to fund future learning. ⬇️
A livestock merchandising class with a $328,000 bottom line
The student-run Hokie Harvest livestock sale has raised $4.5 million over three decades and continues to fund future learning.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This #VirginiaTech student-run livestock sale has raised $4.5 million over three decades — and continues to fund future learning. ⬇️
#VirginiaTech researchers are working to increase autistic employment rates and bolster the manufacturing workforce by designing collaborative robots, or “cobots,” that can work alongside neurodivergent workers and provide personalized support.
Smarter robots could help autistic adults thrive in manufacturing jobs
Virginia Tech researchers are hopeful AI-powered collaborative robots could help autistic adults find meaningful work and fill gaps in manufacturing industries.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
#VirginiaTech researchers are working to increase autistic employment rates and bolster the manufacturing workforce by designing collaborative robots, or “cobots,” that can work alongside neurodivergent workers and provide personalized support.
Natural seed dispersal on island forests is shifting as invasive species replace native wildlife. A global study supported by #VirginiaTech expertise reveals which species sustain forest health, and why that matters for conservation. 🌳
Learn more ⬇️
Learn more ⬇️
Introduced species are changing how seeds move on islands, global study shows
Virginia Tech’s contribution helped reveal how the loss of native dispersers and the rise of invasive species are transforming island forests.
news.vt.edu
December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Natural seed dispersal on island forests is shifting as invasive species replace native wildlife. A global study supported by #VirginiaTech expertise reveals which species sustain forest health, and why that matters for conservation. 🌳
Learn more ⬇️
Learn more ⬇️
A #VirginiaTech researcher helped complete the first comprehensive assessment of the Rio Grande–Bravo basin, offering the clearest look yet at how limited water supplies are being allocated and where the system is breaking down. 💧
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December 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A #VirginiaTech researcher helped complete the first comprehensive assessment of the Rio Grande–Bravo basin, offering the clearest look yet at how limited water supplies are being allocated and where the system is breaking down. 💧
🔗Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wY3iN
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#VirginiaTech has been distinguished as a national center both for cyber defense and cyber research by the National Security Agency.🙌
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December 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
#VirginiaTech has been distinguished as a national center both for cyber defense and cyber research by the National Security Agency.🙌
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#VirginiaTech is helping athletes train smarter through immersive 3D simulations of game day mistakes and successes. Here's how. ⬇️
University Libraries project helps athletes 'train and play smarter'
The Applied Research in Immersive Experiences and Simulations team uses virtual video and artificial intelligence to create digital twins of football plays, allowing players and coaches to step into t...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
#VirginiaTech is helping athletes train smarter through immersive 3D simulations of game day mistakes and successes. Here's how. ⬇️
When deciding between a real or artificial Christmas tree, how long you keep it makes all the difference.
How long you use your Christmas tree determines what you should buy
When deciding between a real or artificial Christmas tree, how long you keep it makes all the difference, according to Virginia Tech sustainability expert Jennifer Russell. Research shows that an arti...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
When deciding between a real or artificial Christmas tree, how long you keep it makes all the difference.
In a new @fralinbiomed.bsky.social study, 18- to 21-year-olds put on to a diet high in ultra-processed foods were more likely to overeat — even when full.
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All you can eat: Ultra-processed foods affect young adults differently
In a new study, 18- to 21-year-olds put on to a diet high in ultra-processed foods were more likely to overeat — even when full.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In a new @fralinbiomed.bsky.social study, 18- to 21-year-olds put on to a diet high in ultra-processed foods were more likely to overeat — even when full.
⬇️🔬Learn more.
⬇️🔬Learn more.
The holiday shopping season is ramping up and unfortunately, so are criminals looking to take advantage of your urge for discounted prices.
A #VirginiaTech cybercrime expert shares these tips to help you avoid falling victim. ⬇️
A #VirginiaTech cybercrime expert shares these tips to help you avoid falling victim. ⬇️
How can I shop safely online?
Virginia Tech cybercrime expert Katalin Parti shares tips to help you avoid falling victim.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The holiday shopping season is ramping up and unfortunately, so are criminals looking to take advantage of your urge for discounted prices.
A #VirginiaTech cybercrime expert shares these tips to help you avoid falling victim. ⬇️
A #VirginiaTech cybercrime expert shares these tips to help you avoid falling victim. ⬇️
Invasive species may wreak havoc, but some are surprisingly tasty. 👀
#VirginiaTech professor Jacob Barney hosts a potluck where students cook dishes made from the invaders they study. His advice: identify everything before you harvest.
#VirginiaTech professor Jacob Barney hosts a potluck where students cook dishes made from the invaders they study. His advice: identify everything before you harvest.
Pass the Thanksgiving kudzu: Expert on edible invasive species
Invasive species often thrive because they have no natural predators — yet some of them are not only edible to humans, but downright delicious, with flavors that could enhance a Thanksgiving table spr...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Invasive species may wreak havoc, but some are surprisingly tasty. 👀
#VirginiaTech professor Jacob Barney hosts a potluck where students cook dishes made from the invaders they study. His advice: identify everything before you harvest.
#VirginiaTech professor Jacob Barney hosts a potluck where students cook dishes made from the invaders they study. His advice: identify everything before you harvest.