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Geologists used to believe that “fracking”—or hydraulic fracturing, the process of drilling down into the earth and injecting water, chemicals and sand at high-pressure to release and capture the gas or oil contained in the rock—couldn’t actually cause earthquakes.
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Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have begun to unravel how serotonin acts, based on data collected in a first-of-its-kind experiment that utilized electrochemical probes implanted into the brain of awake human beings.
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Thinking of starting a home renovating business? No matter the state of the market, renovation continues to be a lucrative option for entrepreneurs.
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Employee productivity is affected by the complete office or workplace atmosphere. This includes appearance and comfortability as well as behavior.
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Washington and Lee University presents a public lecture with Shannon Bell ’00, W&L alumna and associate professor of sociology at Virginia Tech, on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Huntley Hall 327.
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A scientist at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, working with local biotech company HemoShear Therapeutics, has created a three-dimensional model of a cancer tumor.
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The American Farm Bureau Federation is backing a measure that would allow U.S farmers to tap into the hemp market—a potentially sizeable market for ingredients derived from industrial hemp.
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As the FDA takes public comment on a proposed nicotine standard for combustible tobacco products, Virginia tobacco growers are considering the future of their industry.
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The Roanoke County Democratic Committee, in conjunction with several Democratic committees and chairs across Virginia, issued a statement late Thursday urging the Commonwealth to stop the Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines.
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As has happened with so many other business sectors, the e-commerce revolution has led to a major shift in how people purchase tickets for their favorite live events.
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