BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Is walking on water possible for frogs? Several species have fascinated observers with their abilities to skip side-to-side and leap into the air from the surface of a pond as if the water were land. One such breed native to Virginia and North Carolina is the cricket frog. The way these frogs move in the water could bring insights to tools for the future of robotics, watercraft, and more. Jake Socha, the Samuel Herrick P  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 8 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Tissue Banks issued the following news: On January 6, 2025, the FDA published 6 guidance documents that will affect AATB tissue establishments. These six documents address various aspects of donor eligibility and risk reduction for communicable diseases and are as follows: * Recommendations for Determining Eligibility of Donors of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps); Draft Guidance for Industry   more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The American Traffic Safety Services Association issued the following news release: * * * Florida International University student places first * * * The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), in partnership with the National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board (TRB), announces winners of the 2025 Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge. Ten teams, made up primarily of engineering students from universities across the U  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- Virginia State University issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2025: * * * Azurest South has earned the nation's highest federal recognition for historical, architectural, and archeological significance. * * * Virginia State University is proud to announce that Azurest South, also known as the Alumni House, has been designated as one of the country's newest National Historic Landmarks (NHLs). Azurest South was among 19 new NHL designations announced by U.S. Secre  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Meta announces end of fact-checking On Tuesday, Meta announced they would no longer use third-party fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, instead r  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: [Category: Law/Legal] KALISPELL, Mont.--As the new year begins, the Flathead Warming Center is releasing a " Community Connection Guide " in an effort to foster stronger communication and collaboration between the shelter, the Kalispell City Council, the Police Department, and the broader community. The guide is part of the Center's ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships and work together to serve   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following statement on Jan. 6, 2025, by John Hatton, policy and programs staff vice president: * * * NARFE develops a set of advocacy priorities every two years, aligning with each Congress but applicable to legislative and executive actions. The priorities are available here (https://www.narfe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-26-Advocacy-Priorities-.pdf). With the repeal of the Windfall  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following commentary on Jan. 6, 2025: * * * WEP and GPO Repealed! By John Hatton On January 5, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, into law, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). NARFE National President William "Bill" Shackelford and NARFE Staff Vice President for Policy and Programs John Hatton joined Bi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Mona Sams involves animals in her care of people with developmental disabilities. But sometimes it is the animals who need care. That is where Production Management Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine can assist Sams. Its mobile veterinary team provides field service as far away as 35 miles from Virginia Tech's Blacksb  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 7 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: New military parents could benefit from more accessible mental health care during pregnancy and postpartum, according to a study from the JAMA Network. "Pregnancy and the postpartum period are particularly risky times for parents' mental health," the study found. "Despite higher risk, parents' use of mental health services is low," and service members face "increased risk of  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: [Category: Financial Services] Christa Decker of Whitman, Requardt & Associates and Amy Dunton of Ameristar will oversee the subcommittee's efforts to support the protection of crowded spaces, critical infrastructure and government facilities. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two industry leaders - Christa Decker, vice president of the Protective Design G  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: [Category: Financial Services] Under the leadership of Visa's Christine Bergeron and EMD's Elisa Mula, the SIA NPS Awards program is the premier industry event to recognize new and innovative security products and services. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead the steering committee for the SIA New Products and Solutions (NP  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Academy of Sciences has named Frank Aylward, associate professor of biological sciences, the 2024 Virginia Scientist of the Year in life sciences. This prestigious award is given to Virginia scientists who have accomplished outstanding research over the last five years in life sciences, which includes the fields of biology, botany, and zoology. Aylward's research involves what are known as "giant viruses," w  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: More stories from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture at Virginia Tech enrolled over 1,300 farms representing more than 202,000 acres in the first year of a landmark project that incentivizes agricultural producers in four states to adopt climate-smart practices. The project, led by Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and funded by a histor  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: West Liberty University is excited to announce a major expansion of its Metro Rate, now extending to every county in Ohio and Pennsylvania. This groundbreaking initiative reaffirms the university's dedication to providing students with a high-quality education at a cost that is manageable for families. "West Liberty University is committed to supporting students and families across our region. Expanding t  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The West Liberty University Foundation issued the following news: The West Liberty University (WLU) Foundation is pleased to announce a generous $20,000 grant from the AEP Foundation to support the creation of the Aviation Active Learning Space/Collaborative Classroom in Main Hall on the WLU campus. This state-of-the-art connected classroom will provide advanced technology to seamlessly link West Liberty University with the Bill Noe Flight School at Marsha  more