Virginia Tech researchers study probiotics to rescue threatened amphibians
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Skin bacteria could be the best defense that frogs and salamanders have for protection against dangerous diseases like chytrid fungus.
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Sierra Club endorses Angela Lynn in 25th District House race
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The Virginia Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Angela Lynn for Delegate in the 25th District on Friday.
Dieselgate: Why Volkswagen will come out smelling like roses
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Details have been emerging this week of a clever trick pulled by Volkswagen in North America. The German-based automaker is alleged to have been using software to cheat EPA emissions tests for millions of its turbocharged direct injection (TDI) diesel engine Volkswagen and Audi cars dating back to 2009.
Volvo to upgrade truck plant, develop Customer Experience Center, add 32 jobs in New River Valley
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that the Volvo Group will invest $38.1 million at the New River Valley assembly facility in Pulaski County, where all Volvo Trucks models for North America are assembled.
Breaking down the Augusta County sheriff race: Get to know the men behind the signs
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Driving around Augusta County, you might have noticed some sign that there is a sheriff race on the ballot in November.
In-flight medical emergencies: New guidance for doctors, travelers
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A medical emergency that strikes in mid-air is a scary prospect for any traveler, but it presents a particularly complex situation for physicians and other healthcare providers.
Smooth transition: Augusta County sheriff candidate Derek Almarode promises no need for learning curve
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If you pick up a telephone to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency situation, you expect somebody to be there. To Derek Almarode, whoever is elected Augusta County sheriff on Nov. 3, there is no time for a learning curve or on-the-job training.
Press Conference: UVA football coach Mike London
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UVA football coach Mike London talks with reporters on the ACC media teleconference on Wednesday. The Cavs (1-2) host Boise State (2-1) on Friday.
National Science Foundation adds Virginia Tech to its nanoscience network
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Virginia Tech has won a spot in the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI), a National Science Foundation network of universities with exceptional strengths in nanoscience.
Government spies see opportunity in terrorist attack
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As if they weren’t Machiavellian enough, spy agencies are evidently waiting for the next terrorist attack to change public opinion on the need for encryption backdoors, reports The Washington Post.
