The buzz about bees
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Athough the “buzz” about bee declines makes headlines, excites public concern and warrants a White House Task Force on the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators, bees are still in jeopardy.
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For Virginia Tech scientists, saving the Chesapeake Bay is all in a day’s work
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More than 150 major rivers and streams flow into the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia’s most well-known estuary. This historically significant body of water has also provided livelihoods for fishermen, recreation for locals and visitors that flock to the region, and of course has been a vital water source for residents for hundreds of years.
2014 was another banner year for state’s aquaculture industry
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Findings of the 2014 Virginia Shellfish Aquaculture Crop Reporting Survey showed another banner year for shellfish aquaculture, with farmers selling $55.9 million in oysters and clams last year.
Washington and Lee University Mock Convention Spring Kickoff on May 6-9
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The Mock Convention Spring Kickoff will be May 6-9 at Washington and Lee University and will include The Capitol Steps, a Washington-based troupe of congressional staffers turned songwriters and political satirists; a presidential issues panel; and two speakers.
University of Virginia to publish rare letters of First Lady Martha Washington
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After President George Washington’s death, Martha Washington – America’s original first lady and one of the most important women in the history of the United States – burned most of her correspondence with her husband.
How can teachers integrate sustainability topics into the classroom?
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Teaching our kids about sustainability and green living is one of the most important things we can do to safeguard the future of humanity and the planet we inhabit.
UVA heart failure program wins American Heart Association Quality Awards
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The American Heart Association (AHA) has recognized UVA Health System’s heart failure program with two national quality awards for using treatment guidelines that speed recovery and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
UVA lands Stanford tight end Charlie Hopkins: Eligible for 2015
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Stanford tight end Charlie Hopkins (Spokane, Wash.) has announced he will transfer to Virginia for his final year of football eligibility.
Student-made 3-D printed vehicles will drive and fly at May 1 competition at Virginia Tech’s Rector Field House
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Remotely-piloted vehicles designed, 3-D printed, and built by 12 student teams will drive and fly their way through obstacle courses at Virginia Tech’s Rector Field House as part of the Friday, May 1, second annual Additive Vehicle Design Competition.
Robert Hurt introduces bill to reduce the regulatory burden on small companies
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Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) recently introduced the Small Company Disclosure Simplification Act, H.R. 1965. This legislation would streamline regulations for small public companies, removing disincentives for companies to access capital in the public markets.
