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Aurora Ortega launches a space-themed virtual experience into orbit
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (610+ words) Ortega turned an idea into a fully realized virtual reality project, blending archival materials from Special Collections and University Archives with interactive design to explore isolation, technology, and human connection. When Aurora Ortega first entered University Libraries" Virtual Environments Studio…...
Understanding how cells adapt after exercise
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (439+ words) Xuansong Mao of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC will use a Lyerly Postdoctoral Excellence Award to research the role of exercise in Alzheimer's, metabolic conditions, and age-related cognitive decline. As a professional sprinter for more than 10 years, Xuansong…...
Dancing to invisible choreography, quantum computers can balance the noise
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (602+ words) When it comes to error sensitivity, quantum computers are huge divas. Virginia Tech physicists devised a technique that draws on hidden quantum geometry to simplify the problem. Large-scale quantum computers are waiting in the wings. One of the main reasons…...
What’s that critter? New tech guidelines can help ensure we get the right answer
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (425+ words) In a recent study published in the Proceedings for the National Academy of Sciences, biologist Julie Allen and an international working group developed a set of recommendations to ensure trustworthy biodiversity monitoring data. Have you ever been in the woods…...
Medical student explores new noninvasive treatment for oral tumors
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (537+ words) Dana Wang, VTCSOM Class of 2026, earns Letter of Distinction for research studying histotripsy as a less invasive approach to treating oral tumors Treating tumors in the oral cavity can be especially challenging for both patients and physicians. Traditional surgical approaches…...
New study examines AI solution to leadership communication gaps
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (600+ words) In filling out his profile for a new artificial intelligence (AI) software system, U.S. Air Force Maj. Lance Wilhelm was particularly candid about his past leadership challenges. "I struggle to be confident when communicating with employees that have much more experience…...
Experts available: Rising gas prices, ICE agents assisting TSA at airports, LaGuardia plane–fire truck collision, and more
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (179+ 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…...
$9.5 million grant launches global effort to reanalyze freshwater systems under pressure
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (511+ words) Freshwater systems worldwide are under increasing pressure. As populations grow and economies expand, water is being extracted faster than nature can replenish it. Pollution and climate change are further degrading water quality. Together, these forces are intensifying water scarcity and…...
‘Project Hail Mary’ raises prospect of death of our sun, astrophysicist elaborates
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (449+ 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…...
Appalachian roots inspire coal country research
1+ week, 1+ day ago (127+ 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…...