Newswise News from West Virginia University Latest news from West Virginia University on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise Newswise News from West Virginia University 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif Astrophysicists 'Not Losing Sleep' About Asteroid with Slight Chance of Hitting Earth /articles/astrophysicists-not-losing-sleep-about-asteroid-with-slight-chance-of-hitting-earth/?sc=rsin /articles/astrophysicists-not-losing-sleep-about-asteroid-with-slight-chance-of-hitting-earth/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:25:21 EST West Virginia University Researchers Examine Economic Impacts of Aquatic Dead Zones /articles/researchers-examine-economic-impacts-of-aquatic-dead-zones/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-examine-economic-impacts-of-aquatic-dead-zones/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:55:47 EST A West Virginia University researcher is working to understand and estimate environmental cleanup costs associated with agricultural runoff that causes polluted "dead zones" in downstream coastal systems. West Virginia University Researchers Testing Antibody to Treat Drug-Resistant Bacteria /articles/researchers-testing-antibody-to-treat-drug-resistant-bacteria/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-testing-antibody-to-treat-drug-resistant-bacteria/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:45:03 EST West Virginia University microbiologists have identified an antibody that can kill one of the most drug-resistant bacteria. Now, supported by a $3.5 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, they want to determine whether it can be combined with other antibiotics to produce a potent treatment against infection. West Virginia University No Matter the Weather, Recreation Professionals Say Finding Ways to Stay Active Is Key /articles/no-matter-the-weather-recreation-professionals-say-finding-ways-to-stay-active-is-key/?sc=rsin /articles/no-matter-the-weather-recreation-professionals-say-finding-ways-to-stay-active-is-key/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:30:45 EST West Virginia University Legal Scholar Makes Case for Equal Protection Among Different Medication Classes /articles/legal-scholar-makes-case-for-equal-protection-among-different-medication-classes/?sc=rsin /articles/legal-scholar-makes-case-for-equal-protection-among-different-medication-classes/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:30:26 EST A West Virginia University legal scholar says biologic drugs like the flu vaccine are afforded a lengthy period of legal protection before copycat versions can be sold. In contrast, small-molecule drugs like antibiotics and steroids get far less time, and that may unfairly benefit biologic manufacturers, according to Sean Tu with the WVU College of Law. West Virginia University Beyond ChatGPT: Researchers to Study Use and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Across Disciplines /articles/beyond-chatgpt-researchers-to-study-use-and-ethics-of-artificial-intelligence-across-disciplines/?sc=rsin /articles/beyond-chatgpt-researchers-to-study-use-and-ethics-of-artificial-intelligence-across-disciplines/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:00:11 EST With support from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, two West Virginia University researchers have designed an interdisciplinary, cross-institutional program to engage liberal arts faculty in discussions on the social, ethical and technical aspects of artificial intelligence and its role in classrooms. West Virginia University Heat, Health, Food Safety Officials Offer Cold Weather Tips as Temperatures Plummet /articles/officials-offer-cold-weather-safety-tips-as-temperatures-plummet/?sc=rsin /articles/officials-offer-cold-weather-safety-tips-as-temperatures-plummet/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:20:37 EST West Virginia University Toxicologist Warns Air Pollutants From California Fires Will Drift Hundreds of Miles, Triggering Breathing and Cardiovascular Problems /articles/toxicologist-warns-air-pollutants-from-california-fires-will-drift-hundreds-of-miles-triggering-breathing-and-cardiovascular-problems/?sc=rsin /articles/toxicologist-warns-air-pollutants-from-california-fires-will-drift-hundreds-of-miles-triggering-breathing-and-cardiovascular-problems/?sc=rsin Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:35:06 EST West Virginia University WVU Hearts of Gold to Help Establish Standards for Service Dog Training with Grant Support /articles/wvu-hearts-of-gold-to-help-establish-standards-for-service-dog-training-with-grant-support/?sc=rsin /articles/wvu-hearts-of-gold-to-help-establish-standards-for-service-dog-training-with-grant-support/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:00:26 EST The West Virginia University Hearts of Gold Program will play a key role in setting new industry standards for service dog training and support with the help of a more than $590,000 award from the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Grant Program. West Virginia University Paleoclimatologist Predicts California Fires Will Become 'More Extreme, More Frequent, More Widespread /articles/paleoclimatologist-predicts-california-fires-will-become-more-extreme-more-frequent-more-widespread/?sc=rsin /articles/paleoclimatologist-predicts-california-fires-will-become-more-extreme-more-frequent-more-widespread/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:35:58 EST West Virginia University Expert Addresses Challenges and Lessons of Urban Wildfire Response /articles/expert-addresses-challenges-and-lessons-of-urban-wildfire-response/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-addresses-challenges-and-lessons-of-urban-wildfire-response/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:05:24 EST West Virginia University Researcher Says Warning Labels Should Be More Persuasive to Prevent Stigma /articles/researcher-says-warning-labels-should-be-more-persuasive-to-prevent-stigma/?sc=rsin /articles/researcher-says-warning-labels-should-be-more-persuasive-to-prevent-stigma/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:30:29 EST West Virginia University Studies Find Time-Release Medication Keeps Adults with ADHD on Track, Lowers Substance Use Risk /articles/studies-find-time-release-medication-keeps-adults-with-adhd-on-track-lowers-substance-use-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/studies-find-time-release-medication-keeps-adults-with-adhd-on-track-lowers-substance-use-risk/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:25:56 EST Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, who use an extended-release medication are more likely to continue the treatment and have a lower risk of developing substance use disorder, according to two West Virginia University studies. West Virginia University Researchers' Measure to Better Assess Children with Traumatic Injuries Named a Top Study of 2024 /articles/researchers-measure-to-better-assess-children-with-traumatic-injuries-named-a-top-study-of-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-measure-to-better-assess-children-with-traumatic-injuries-named-a-top-study-of-2024/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:50:00 EST West Virginia University pediatric trauma specialists and statisticians have formulated a measure to more accurately assess children with traumatic injuries to ensure they receive the most effective life-saving treatment. West Virginia University Connections with Jimmy Carter extend to West Virginia University /articles/connections-with-jimmy-carter-extend-to-west-virginia-university/?sc=rsin /articles/connections-with-jimmy-carter-extend-to-west-virginia-university/?sc=rsin Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:41 EST Several West Virginia University faculty and staff members with a range of ties to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter cite his work in service and education as keys to his lasting legacy. West Virginia University Educator Offers Tips for Staying Active During Holiday Season and Making Workout Resolutions That Last /articles/educator-offers-tips-for-staying-active-during-holiday-season-and-making-workout-resolutions-that-last/?sc=rsin /articles/educator-offers-tips-for-staying-active-during-holiday-season-and-making-workout-resolutions-that-last/?sc=rsin Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:30:21 EST West Virginia University Engineer Protects Mining Equipment Operators From Fatal Accidents with High-Tech Training Headsets That Visualize Blind Spots /articles/engineer-protects-mining-equipment-operators-from-fatal-accidents-with-high-tech-training-headsets-that-visualize-blind-spots/?sc=rsin /articles/engineer-protects-mining-equipment-operators-from-fatal-accidents-with-high-tech-training-headsets-that-visualize-blind-spots/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:50:31 EST To keep miners safe, a West Virginia University researcher is creating a training program that uses augmented reality headsets to prepare workers to operate around high-risk vehicles. West Virginia University Experts Offer Advice to College Students, Instructors Coping with End of Semester Stress /articles/experts-offer-advice-to-college-students-instructors-coping-with-end-of-semester-stress/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-offer-advice-to-college-students-instructors-coping-with-end-of-semester-stress/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:00:09 EST West Virginia University Researchers Share Benefits of Real Christmas Trees, Tips for Care /articles/researchers-share-benefits-of-real-christmas-trees-tips-for-care/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-share-benefits-of-real-christmas-trees-tips-for-care/?sc=rsin Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:30:14 EST West Virginia University Expert Says Using Leftovers Creatively Delivers More Bang for Your Bucks /articles/expert-says-using-leftovers-creatively-delivers-more-bang-for-your-bucks/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-says-using-leftovers-creatively-delivers-more-bang-for-your-bucks/?sc=rsin Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:29 EST West Virginia University