Virginia Tech lab proves the concept of a natural approach to antiperspirants
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Sweating is a natural function of the human body, allowing a body to cool itself as sweat emerges from glands and evaporates.
Search Results for Virginia Tech research
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Researchers study how privacy preferences, family tensions can deter use of contact tracing apps
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As a tool for controlling the spread of COVID-19, mobile applications for contact tracing are most effective when they are widely adopted and left on indefinitely. But adoption rates of such apps are low, due in part to privacy concerns.
Tick maps: Merging epidemiological data with technology
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Picture a residential neighborhood, the houses built on acres of former farmland. Nearby, a few grassy areas are left to grow wild, allowing birds and small mammals places to shelter.
Battle against the highly invasive spotted lanternfly heats up in Virginia
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When the highly invasive spotted lanternfly was first discovered in the woods surrounding Kate Reed’s Winchester home, it occurred in such small numbers that finding it required a short trip and careful observation in a small area of trees.
Study: Online purchase scams surging in Western Virginia
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Online purchase scams were among the top three riskiest scams for the last three years. With the 2020 holiday shopping season being full of uncertainty, online purchase scams are likely to grow.
Researchers examine impact of digital information on COVID-19 behavior
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With the COVID-19 pandemic now a regular part of daily life, are people changing their COVID-related risk perceptions, preferences, and behaviors?
Sponsored research at VCU hits new all-time high of $335M in 2020
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Virginia Commonwealth University’s research continues to grow, posting an institutional record of $335 million in sponsored funding in fiscal year 2020, an 8 percent increase over the previous year.
Stream restoration techniques draw pushback: Some question wisdom of tree removal
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During dry weather, two little streams in Hollin Hills trickle gently downhill, shaded by a thick canopy of oak, hickory, beech and tulip trees.
Virginia positioning itself to build wind energy workforce
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The New College Institute is joining forces with Centura College and the Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy to create the Mid-Atlantic Wind Training Alliance, which will offer industry-required certifications critical to the operations and long-term maintenance of wind projects.
It’s Fire Prevention Week: Get your safety tips from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs
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The Virginia Department of Fire Programs State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Virginians to keep safety at the forefront while cooking and using appliances in the kitchen.
