Two researchers earn grant to streamline simulation of fluid contamination disasters
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When oil spills in the ocean, disaster response is based on complicated simulations of the damage, which often take valuable time to render.
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Watch Jedi powers come to life with Force Push
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Fans of the Star Wars franchise will have to wait more than a year from now to get their fix of Jedi-laden telekinetic spectacles on the big screen.
Mike Houston leaving JMU to take head coaching job at East Carolina
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East Carolina has hired Mike Houston to serve as its new football coach, meaning JMU is on the lookout for a new head man for the third time in five years.
Researchers engineer nano-textured surfaces to reduce medical device infection
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Virginia Tech researchers have discovered a method for engineering surfaces on implantable devices that could help reduce deadly infections.
Wayne Theatre hosting Full Circle opening reception Dec. 6
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The Wayne Theatre presents Full Circle, an exhibition emphasizing the collaborative environment of the creative community, in the Exhibit Gallery Nov. 29-Feb. 24.
Author, activist Soraya Chemaly to speak at New Dominion Bookshop
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New Dominion Bookshop in Charlottesville will host a book talk and signing with Soraya Chemaly, author of Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women’s Anger, on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Earth Talk: What’s the connection between global warming and an uptick in foodborne illness?
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The new federal climate report (the “Fourth National Climate Assessment”) paints a dire picture of our future—including compromised food safety—if we don’t rein in greenhouse gas emissions.
7 ways buying truly organic cotton kids’ bedding helps save the Earth
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“Saving the Earth.” Sounds like quite a grand claim, right? After all, how many times have you heard of public service announcements linking segregating your trash and collecting aluminum cans to ‘saving the environment’?
Study: Fixing I-81 could bring billions in economic activity to Western Virginia
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If $2 billion of crucially needed highway improvements are made to Virginia’s Interstate 81, the surrounding region could benefit from more than $4.3 billion in business output, wages and tax revenues, according to a study released this week.
Staunton: Library events focus on climate change
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The Staunton Public Library will host two events on climate change in December:
