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Released: 17-Dec-2019 1:15 PM EST
Neuroscientists reveal the basis of confirmation bias
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Neuroscientists at Virginia Tech, University College London, and the University of London revealed brain mechanisms that underlie confirmation bias — a phenomenon where people strongly favor information that reinforces existing opinions over contradictory ones. The study, published this week in Nature Neuroscience, provides insight into a fundamental property of belief formation that has been documented by psychologists and economists, as well as in popular literature, including George Orwell’s “1984.”

Released: 3-Dec-2019 3:50 PM EST
New expert findings seek to protect national parks from invasive animal species
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More than half of America’s national parks are facing a grave and immediate threat: the ongoing presence and spread of invasive animal species. The National Park Service has taken the first step in combatting this invasion by asking a group of experts to help chart a course that will ensure the survival of these national treasures.

Released: 14-Nov-2019 8:05 AM EST
Children’s National Hospital, Virginia Tech announce partnership for new Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus
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Children’s National Hospital and Virginia Tech announce a formal partnership that will include the construction of a 12,000-square foot Virginia Tech biomedical research facility within the new Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus.

Released: 28-Oct-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Virginia Tech entomology expert available to discuss stink bug infestations throughout the Mid-Atlantic
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Every year throughout Virginia and much of the Mid-Atlantic region, brown marmorated stink bugs are a nuisance to homeowners and a potential economic threat to farmers. During the spring and summer these insects feed on a wide range of fruit and vegetable crops. Then they ride out the cold winters by hiding out in your home entering through windows, cracks, and other small openings in your house.

Released: 15-Oct-2019 4:00 PM EDT
New report says accelerating global agricultural productivity growth is critical
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A live webcast of the GAP Report Launch event will be available October 16, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern time: https://globalagriculturalproductivity.org



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