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Researchers make astonishing find after attempting to rediscover 'secretive' tiny creature: 'The species has long been considered rare'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 24, 2025
The researchers had to employ clever techniques. by Audrey BrewerAugust 24, 2025 Researchers combed through Florida's wetlands and came across a positive development: the reappearance of the many-lined salamander, a species that hasn't been seen...
Farm Credit of the Virginias accepting applications for Agricultural Career Enhancement Grant Program
The Bedford Bulletin - Virginia
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Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV), a lending cooperative serving Virginia, West Virginia and western Maryland, announced that they are now accepting applications for the second round of grant funding through their Agricultural Career Enhancement...
New pad-ready sites available in New London Business & Technology Center
The Bedford Bulletin - Virginia
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The Bedford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is excited to share the successful completion of site development on two key parcels within the New London Business & Technology Center. Lots 10A and 12A are now fully pad-ready and available...
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20 Local-Favorite Things To Do In North Carolina's Most Underrated Research Triangle City
Southern Living
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When you're in the South for any length of time, you learn that certain duos go together, like shrimp and grits or biscuits and gravy. For me, that's the way I always thought about the North Carolina city of Durham, as it was always paired with...
US scientists work to preserve vulnerable species at a Smithsonian lab
AOL
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The animals that live on the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's sprawling 32,000 acres in Northern Virginia are connected by one thing: the threat of extinction. Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, more than 20...
U.S. scientists work to preserve vulnerable species at a Smithsonian lab
CBS News
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The animals that live on the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's sprawling 32,000 acres in Northern Virginia are connected by one thing: the threat of extinction. Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, more than 20...
Researchers support pilot project to help protect waterway
Agri-View - Wisconsin
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Melissa Vidmar Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University researchers are helping lead a new state initiative that tackles one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most persistent environmental...
Multi-State Fraud Ring Hits People’s Bank in West Virginia, Suspects Identified Through Facial Recognition
Lootpress - West Virginia
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August 23, 2025
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Authorities are investigating a multi-state fraud scheme that recently struck several People’s Bank branches in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, where suspects used stolen identities and fake checks to steal nearly...
Inside happiness scientist and Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks' daily routine, from a 5 a.m. workout to a 9 p.m. bedtime
Business Insider
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August 23, 2025
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Arthur C. Brooks, a Harvard professor, columnist at The Atlantic, and bestselling author of books such as "The Happiness Files." This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For about...
Virginia aims to boost university startups
Virginia Business
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August 22, 2025
SUMMARY: VIPC, Virginia’s six R1 universities launching initiative to double startups spinning out Lab-to-Launch initiative includes standardized licensing agreement favorable to founders Program also offers opportunities for private sector...
More Than a Meeting: West Virginia’s Best Sales Pitch to the World
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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August 27 is more than just another date on the calendar. It marks the opening of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 89th Annual Meeting & Business Summit, our flagship gathering and the largest event of its kind in the state. Held at The...
West Virginia Quilt Festival slated for Sept. 11-13
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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From staff reports RIPLEY — Quilts of all sizes, colors and fabrics will be on display at the West Virginia Quilt Festival set for Sept. 11-13 at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley. The theme for this year’s festival is “West Virginia...
Science AFP No connection between HAARP atmospheric research and Hurricane Erin
Yahoo News
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As Hurricane Erin reached a peak of Category 5 at sea, posts across social media claimed the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025 was the result of weather manipulation, pointing to research scheduled in August at the High-frequency Active Auroral...
Governmental officials join WVSOM in celebrating research expansion
Mountain Messenger - West Virginia
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August 22, 2025
Phoebe Patton Randolph, Edward Tucker Architects (left); Todd Gunter, Senior Field Representative, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito; Tammy Tincher, Greenbrier County Commissioner; Jeff Campbell, WV Delegate; Beverly White, Lewisburg Mayor; Carol...
Energy Secretary Wright Visit to Jefferson Lab Highlights Impacts to STEM Workforce Development and Scientific Innovation
Newswise
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August 23, 2025
Newswise — NEWPORT NEWS, VA – U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright joined Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Jefferson Lab Director Jens Dilling on Aug. 21, 2025, at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility to...
Portsmouth, Virginia Beach schools roll out safety upgrades for upcoming school year
WVEC - Virginia
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Portsmouth and Virginia Beach Public Schools are some of the many districts upgraded safety and security measures to protect students and staff. VIRGINIA, USA — As students across Hampton Roads head back to class, school districts are putting...
Inside Virginia’s AI-driven streamlining of regulations
Nextgov
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin turned heads last month when he signed an executive order mandating that the commonwealth must use agentic artificial intelligence to further streamline its regulations. The Office of Regulatory Management has already...
Georgia students invited to take fall STEM Challenge
Valdosta Daily Times - Georgia
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August 22, 2025
Published 3:47 pm Friday, August 22, 2025 MACON — Georgia elementary classes in third through fifth grades are encouraged to put their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills to work by entering the Fall 2025 STEM Challenge: Grow...
Virginia candidates sparred over possible debates. Here’s what they finally agreed to.
The Virginian-Pilot
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August 21, 2025
The gloves tend to come off quickly in political debates. But while candidates running for office in Virginia’s statewide races have yet to square up this year, they aren’t holding back. Several have traded early jabs over debate participation,...
Virginia sees drop in fentanyl deaths amid investment in prevention efforts
WWBT - Virginia
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August 21, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Virginia’s flags are half-staff to honor National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the order to honor those who have lost their lives to fentanyl and also bring awareness to the issue. The...