display Latest news from Virginia Tech on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/despite-history-on-the-line-expert-says-fans-may-feel-super-bowl-fatigue/?sc=rsin /articles/despite-history-on-the-line-expert-says-fans-may-feel-super-bowl-fatigue/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:40:18 EST When the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans Sunday, February 9, they will be aiming for a historic three-peat. While seven prior teams (and six different franchises) have won back-to-back Lombardi Trophies, the Chiefs can be the first ever to claim three straight. And yet, even as interest in the team and the NFL spiked last year, especially with the introduction of Taylor Swift fans to the game, that enthusiasm may be waning. Virginia Tech /articles/digital-doritos-the-taylor-swift-effect-what-to-expect-from-this-year-s-super-bowl-commercials/?sc=rsin /articles/digital-doritos-the-taylor-swift-effect-what-to-expect-from-this-year-s-super-bowl-commercials/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:30:25 EST As the Super Bowl approaches, the buzz isn't just about a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles or Kendrick Lamar at halftime. For many viewers, it's about the commercials. Virginia Tech marketing and brand management expert Donna Wertalik provides insights into the strategies behind the ads. "There is a lot of work and money behind those converted spots, generating a rare marketing opportunity for brands," says Wertalik. Virginia Tech /articles/aerospace-expert-provides-analysis-of-circumstances-in-tragic-d-c-aircraft-collision/?sc=rsin /articles/aerospace-expert-provides-analysis-of-circumstances-in-tragic-d-c-aircraft-collision/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:50:20 EST The tragic mid-air collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., raises many questions about what led to the disaster and how it could have been prevented. Virginia Tech aerospace engineer Ella Atkins provides expert opinions based on the information available so far about the crash at Reagan National Airport. Virginia Tech /articles/trump-s-interests-in-europe-and-the-barriers-they-pose-eu-expert-explains/?sc=rsin /articles/trump-s-interests-in-europe-and-the-barriers-they-pose-eu-expert-explains/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:10:05 EST President Donald Trump began his new term with European policy goals that include a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, a proposal for the United States to control Greenland, and using tariffs to counter a trade deficit with the European Union. Virginia Tech international security expert Yannis Stivachtis shares insights into the Trump administration's motives and challenges. Virginia Tech /articles/virginia-tech-aviation-experts-available-to-speak-about-dc-plane-crash/?sc=rsin /articles/virginia-tech-aviation-experts-available-to-speak-about-dc-plane-crash/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:55:30 EST Virginia Tech /articles/virginia-tech-researchers-ask-how-many-attempts-it-takes-to-quit-substance-abuse/?sc=rsin /articles/virginia-tech-researchers-ask-how-many-attempts-it-takes-to-quit-substance-abuse/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:15:28 EST Relapse is common when someone is trying to quit, regardless of whether they're giving up opioids or alcohol or cigarettes. To better inform treatment, researchers with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's Addiction Recovery Research Center wanted to better understand how the experience of quitting differed across substances. Virginia Tech /articles/expert-ceasefire-in-gaza-will-it-hold/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-ceasefire-in-gaza-will-it-hold/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:10:50 EST Virginia Tech /articles/expert-looming-effects-of-tariffs-and-stock-market-volatility/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-looming-effects-of-tariffs-and-stock-market-volatility/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:05:14 EST Virginia Tech /articles/radon-the-invisible-danger-to-homes-and-health/?sc=rsin /articles/radon-the-invisible-danger-to-homes-and-health/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:20:45 EST The National Cancer Institute lists radon as the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Much of Southwest Virginia is at high risk for this colorless, odorless gas, which threatens indoor air quality and poses long-term health threats.  Virginia Tech /articles/fda-bans-red-dye-no-3-in-food-expert-shares-what-you-need-to-know/?sc=rsin /articles/fda-bans-red-dye-no-3-in-food-expert-shares-what-you-need-to-know/?sc=rsin Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:10:12 EST The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, decades after concerns that it is a significant cancer risk and contributes to hyperactivity in children. Virginia Tech food safety expert Melissa Wright says manufacturers will now have to find suitable alternatives that maintain the quality customers expect. Virginia Tech /articles/supreme-court-ruling-on-tiktok-expert-explains-consequences/?sc=rsin /articles/supreme-court-ruling-on-tiktok-expert-explains-consequences/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:30:08 EST The Supreme Court upheld a new law banning the China corporation-owned social media app TikTok, opening a path without precedent in the social media landscape. Virginia Tech media and political communications expert Cayce Myers shared thoughts on the decision's significance and consequences. Virginia Tech /articles/the-precedents-for-trump-s-and-biden-s-use-of-pardon-power-expert-discusses/?sc=rsin /articles/the-precedents-for-trump-s-and-biden-s-use-of-pardon-power-expert-discusses/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:25:31 EST The 24 hours between the end of former President Joe Biden's administration and the start of President Donald Trump's second term saw unusual uses of a president's constitutional power to pardon. Virginia Tech political expert Karen Hult discussed historical precedents for these pardons and what effects they could have on the partisan and governing landscape. Virginia Tech /articles/virginia-cooperative-extension-offers-guidance-to-poultry-owners-following-highly-contagious-avian-flu-outbreak-in-virginia/?sc=rsin /articles/virginia-cooperative-extension-offers-guidance-to-poultry-owners-following-highly-contagious-avian-flu-outbreak-in-virginia/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:50:35 EST Following the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Accomack County, Virginia, poultry owners are being urged to take action to protect their flocks. Virginia Cooperative Extension is joining the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in offering guidance to help prevent the spread of the virus in Virginia. Virginia Tech /articles/meta-ends-fact-checking-programs-experts-discuss-motivations-consequences/?sc=rsin /articles/meta-ends-fact-checking-programs-experts-discuss-motivations-consequences/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:40:58 EST Social media company Meta will end its fact-checking programs, with platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Threads shifting to a crowdsourcing model similar to X's Community Notes. Virginia Tech experts Megan Duncan, Cayce Myers, and Julia Feerrar offer insights as to how effective crowdsourced fact-checking could be, and how users can guard against misinformation. Virginia Tech /articles/expert-discusses-what-to-expect-at-trump-inauguration/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-discusses-what-to-expect-at-trump-inauguration/?sc=rsin Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:40:07 EST Virginia Tech political expert Cayce Myers expects Donald Trump inaugural speech to spotlight his America First agenda and signify a return of the MAGA movement's dominance within U.S. politics. Virginia Tech /articles/southern-california-wildfires-a-growing-threat-in-unlikely-months/?sc=rsin /articles/southern-california-wildfires-a-growing-threat-in-unlikely-months/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:15:41 EST January isn't typically associated with the fire season in Southern California, but Virginia Tech wildfire experts warn that this year's conditions are anything but typical.  "Even in the winter months, the risks are rising," Virginia Tech fire ecology and management expert Adam Coates explains. " Virginia Tech /articles/words-activate-hidden-brain-processes-that-shape-emotions-decisions-and-behavior/?sc=rsin /articles/words-activate-hidden-brain-processes-that-shape-emotions-decisions-and-behavior/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:35:21 EST In an unprecedented new study in the journal Cell Reports, scientists led by Read Montague of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are released while processing of the emotional content of language, providing new understanding into how people interpret the significance of words. Virginia Tech /articles/expert-demand-for-salt-in-winter-comes-at-a-cost-to-the-environment/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-demand-for-salt-in-winter-comes-at-a-cost-to-the-environment/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:35:51 EST Virginia Tech /articles/virginia-tech-experts-available-meta-announces-end-of-fact-checking/?sc=rsin /articles/virginia-tech-experts-available-meta-announces-end-of-fact-checking/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:20:43 EST Virginia Tech /articles/experts-available-getting-beyond-quitter-s-day/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-available-getting-beyond-quitter-s-day/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:10:54 EST Virginia Tech