Study: More federal funding needed to increase Americans’ active transportation habits
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Since the year 2000, the federal government has allocated only about 2 percent of its transportation funds to encourage walking and cycling.
Search Results for Virginia Tech research
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X-ray images reveal insects’ physiological responses to gravity
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Imagine you are flipped upside down and standing on your head. After a few seconds, you would feel pressure in your head due to an increased blood flow.
Chiton mollusk provides model for new armor design
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The motivations for using biology as inspiration to engineering vary based on the project.
‘Amplifying unheard voices’ symposium highlights local stories of marginalized communities
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Many groups in Southwest Virginia are largely invisible in media and research, despite being integral to the fabric of our communities.
DuPont investing to expand Spruance site in Chesterfield County
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DuPont will modernize and expand its manufacturing and technology presence in Chesterfield County, the company’s largest manufacturing site.
Small farmer with big ideas helps build regional food hub
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Ann Taylor Wright realized that spending a few hours each week selling meat products to farmer’s market customers wouldn’t keep her sixth-generation family farm afloat.
UVA-developed device regulates blood glucose for Type 1 diabetes patients
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The FDA has approved an artificial pancreas system based on technology from the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology that automatically monitors and regulates blood glucose levels.
Less than 10% of disposable income spent on food in U.S.
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Affordable food prices and rising income levels have led to greater food security nationwide, with a little pocket change left for many Americans.
NIH funds study biomolecular interactions in hopes of informing drug design
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Biomolecules — carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids — form the foundation of life and are responsible for carrying out every process that occurs in our bodies.
Senate passes government-funding bills, ahead of shutdown deadline
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The Senate passed two bipartisan, bicameral spending bills Thursday to fund federal government operations through 2020. The bills now head to President Trump’s desk for signature.
