Unusual new species of extinct reptile shows dinosaurs copied body, skull shapes of distant relatives
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Iconic dinosaur shapes were present in animals for at least 100 million years before dinosaurs themselves actually appeared.
Search Results for Virginia Tech research
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Energy-harvesting backpack to lighten load for U.S. soldiers
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United States Army soldiers on 72-hour missions sometimes carry seven types of batteries weighing up to 16 pounds.
Scientists’ search for ‘noise-canceling’ gene networks supported by new NSF grant
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Look closely at the raw materials that make up any group of cells and you’ll notice some “noise,” natural variations in cellular composition.
Immersive environment specialist makes virtual reality accessible
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Virtual and augmented reality technologies are changing the research landscape. Scientists can now be transported to any place in the universe.
Earth Talk: Is Flint the only city with water safety issues?
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Find it hard to believe that Flint, Michigan is the only city or town in the U.S. with lead contamination of its water system?
Obesity: Marketing of unhealthy foods, beverages dangerous proposition
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The current obesity epidemic is so grave that 2.7 billion people — nearly a third of the world’s population — are estimated to be obese by 2025.
Endangered woodpecker expands home with fungus
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An endangered woodpecker carries wood-eating fungi into its tree cavity home that ultimately help to expand the home’s size.
Truckers with sleep apnea who do not follow treatment have greater crash risk
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Truck drivers who have sleep apnea and do not attempt to adhere to a mandated treatment program have an increased risk of a severe crash.
Flint’s toxic waters reflect government
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Flint is among many cities in Michigan, like Detroit, that have lost their luster since the automotive industry slowed down.
McDonnell tours, opens new MACH37™ Cyber Accelerator at CIT
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During a tour with industry and university cybersecurity leaders, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Thursday the opening of the MACH37™ Cyber Accelerator and the first companies to be accepted in the accelerator.
