How to make the most out of summer 2021
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With worldwide quarantines coming to an end, people are itching to get outside, explore, and visit places they have never been before.
Search Results for research
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First U.S. population to experience drone delivery gives it a seal of approval
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Christiansburg made history in 2019 as the first place in the U.S. to have a residential drone delivery service: a yellow-winged drone with a small cardboard box tucked underneath it.
Gov. Northam announces administration appointments
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his administration this week.
NRCS inviting partners to dig deeper into soil health with 2021 CIGs
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Return on investment is a key factor in most financial decisions and a big selling point for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIGs).
Freshwater salt pollution threatens ecosystem health, human water security
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Water touches virtually every aspect of human society, and all life on earth requires it. Yet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce — one in eight people on the planet lack access to clean water.
Non-native plants can overtake home landscapes
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Invasive plant species purchased at garden centers may enhance a landscape’s aesthetic appeal, but they also can turn idyllic outdoor spaces into battlegrounds for ecological balance.
Climate Action Alliance of the Valley climate, energy news roundup: April 25
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The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News. Forward the Roundup to anyone who might be interested. For an archive of prior posts, visit the CAAV website.
McEachin announces healthcare grants for Richmond localities
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Donald McEachin announced two grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, one to VCU for research into drug abuse and addiction for $106,627 and one to the Virginia Department of Health for $315,000 for prevention of hepatitis.
VCU College of Engineering, partners develop plan to strengthen emerging business cluster
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A coalition of regional economic development, private business and higher education leaders is mobilizing to build a global cluster of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and development in Richmond and Petersburg.
Data scientists combat hate crimes and other violence
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National leaders are asking the Bridging Divides Initiative to provide them with more timely, reliable, and context-specific data on targeted violence events
