Virginia Tech scientist digs into poison resistance in snakes
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The rough-skinned newt is easily one of the most toxic animals on the planet, yet the common garter snake routinely eats it.
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Young agriculture professionals needed to fill bounty of jobs
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There is an abundance of job opportunities in the food and agriculture fields and a national shortage of young professionals to fill them.
Tools of the Trade: What Washington needs to do to lead well
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My dad loved his toolbox. And maybe just as much as he loved his toolbox, he enjoyed getting new tools. One thing I realized as a young boy, however, is that no matter how many new tools he got, he always went back to his old faithfuls.
Native wildlife habitats start with native plants
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There’s a lot of buzz about local food, but what about local plants? Native plants are those that are indigenous to a region and possess traits that make them uniquely adapted to local conditions.
Guardian Industries to invest $1.57 million to expand operation
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Guardian Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of float glass and fabricated glass products, will invest $1.57 million to expand operations at its Consolidated Glass & Mirror facility in the City of Galax.
Assessing the risks of genetically engineered crops
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Earth Talk examines the potential health and environmental impacts of so many genetically engineered organisms in our food supply.
Virginia submits comments on EPA Clean Power Plan
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Governor Terry McAuliffe released a statement following the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s submission of comments in response to the EPA Clean Power Plan.
Bob Goodlatte: Time to build the Keystone pipeline
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You’ve probably heard the old phrase, “good things come to those who wait.” Well, the American people have been waiting over six years for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Bridgewater College to participate in campaign against campus sexual assault
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Changing the culture surrounding sexual assault on college campuses is the focus of a White House campaign in which Bridgewater College will participate Nov. 18-21.
Virginia Tech undergraduate neuroscience degree to be offered next year
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The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia recently gave final approval for Virginia Tech’s new Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience.
