Researcher investigates false pregnancy in black bears
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A black bear’s ability to give birth during hibernation — a time when food and other resources are extremely limited — has always puzzled scientists.
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Shenandoah National Park reopens trails: Bears have left area
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Shenandoah National Park has reopened the Big Run Loop Trail and a section of the Big Run Portal Trail in the South District of the park.
Warner, Kaine urge President Obama to promote federal lands diversity
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Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined in a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to promote diversity at federal land management agencies.
McAuliffe celebrates improving water quality, land conservation
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Governor Terry McAuliffe highlighted Virginia’s successes in land conservation and water quality Tuesday at Leesylvania State Park.
Virginia Tech researchers find more aggressive behavior in city birds than rural ones
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No need to head to the movie theater or download the video game app: Angry Birds can be found right in your backyard this summer — if you live in the suburbs, that is.
Virginia Tech expert says GMO bill approved by Congress is a good start
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A new bill regulating GMO labeling is imperfect, but it does inform consumers and is likely the best possible outcome.
Can Virtual Reality help save reality?
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Virtual Reality (VR) is no doubt the hottest thing in electronics and entertainment today, with “immersive” 360-degree experiences increasingly available via the click of a mouse or tap of a screen.
Shenandoah National Park temporarily closes trails due to unusual bear activity
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Due to recent unusual bear activity, Shenandoah National Park has established two sets of closures in the South District of the park.
Virginia Department of Forestry hires coordinator for longleaf pine, pine beetle programs
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James “Jim” Schroering is the Virginia Department of Forestry’s new Longleaf Pine and Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Coordinator.
Why is underwater noise pollution such a big deal?
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For us land-dwellers, underwater noise rarely reaches our ears. However, marine organisms can be very sensitive to undersea sounds.
