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Released: 5-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT

Geologist says NJ, NY earthquakes are unusual, notes waves arrived in WV

Released: 27-Mar-2024 5:05 PM EDT

Supply chain expert says it’s smooth sailing for vehicle freight while coal exporters fume after Baltimore port closure

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Released: 26-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT

Researcher says technology exists to minimize effects vessel collisions have on bridges

Released: 26-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EDT

Marketing and legal experts caution seeing is not believing with everything online

Released: 15-Mar-2024 12:00 PM EDT

Fire expert offers home fire aftermath reminders

Released: 27-Feb-2024 11:00 AM EST

Experts see cell outage as ‘stark reminder’ of critical infrastructure vulnerabilities

Released: 8-Feb-2024 7:00 AM EST

Economist says Super Bowl is rarely a win for host cities

Released: 7-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST

Expert provides tips to show some love for heart health

Released: 2-Feb-2024 11:30 AM EST

Expert says hockey world is experiencing ‘watershed’ moment

Released: 9-Jan-2024 8:30 AM EST

Fire safety expert shares safety reminders about alternative heat sources, other hazards

Released: 28-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST

Expert suggests avoiding fad diets to start 2024

Released: 5-Dec-2023 12:45 PM EST

Experts compare cost of eliminating lead water pipes with cost of doing nothing

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Released: 5-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST

Expert offers tips for caring for fresh holiday trees, like the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Released: 30-Nov-2023 8:30 AM EST

Nutrition and public health experts discuss food deserts, ways to help

Released: 28-Nov-2023 10:45 AM EST

Experts offer tips to deck the halls with budget- and eco-friendly decorating ideas

Released: 27-Nov-2023 12:30 PM EST

Consumer psychologist says it’s OK to fight for your right not to party this holiday season

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Released: 16-Nov-2023 10:45 AM EST

Weight loss expert sees potential in new obesity drugs

Released: 15-Nov-2023 8:30 AM EST

Expert advises keeping leftovers out of ‘danger zone’

Released: 13-Nov-2023 1:00 PM EST

Expert provides tips for a Thanksgiving free from fires

Released: 2-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT

‘Child care cliff’ hits women, rural areas hardest, as experts call for permanent funding

Released: 29-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT

Leadership professor available to discuss legacy of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein

Released: 18-Sep-2023 9:25 AM EDT

Expert weighs in on emerging plant disease affecting boxwoods

Released: 7-Sep-2023 9:30 AM EDT

Expert offers tips and tricks to keep stink bugs out of your house this fall

Released: 7-Sep-2023 9:30 AM EDT

Expert says direct negotiations could help with drug price uniformity

Released: 28-Aug-2023 8:00 PM EDT

The sound of science: AI can ID musical copyright infringement better than human ears, law experts say

Artificial intelligence could help determine the verdicts of future court cases involving musical copyright, according to West Virginia University College of Law researchers.

Released: 8-Aug-2023 11:35 AM EDT

While AI can benefit the legal system, law expert warns of potential errors and bias

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Released: 26-Jul-2023 11:45 AM EDT

Medical experts help RSV medication gain FDA approval

Released: 13-Jul-2023 4:05 PM EDT

Cop-turned-professor pushes for stronger police-community partnerships

Dead from a cocaine overdose, a waitress found in a trendy Wilmington, Delaware neighborhood set the gears in motion for one of James Nolan’s last cases as a vice detective. It also served as the catalyst for his next career investigating different strategies in policing as a West Virginia University sociology professor.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 1:15 PM EDT

Entomology expert provides tips for dealing with invasive spotted lanternfly

Released: 23-May-2023 1:05 PM EDT

Women’s health expert calls new drug for hot flashes life changing, but fears only those with ‘golden’ insurance plans can afford it

Released: 17-May-2023 12:30 PM EDT

Researchers working to get people with chronic hip pain moving

Released: 17-May-2023 12:20 PM EDT

Finance expert explains why people are turning to AI for investment advice

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Released: 13-Apr-2023 1:30 PM EDT

Experts encourage sustainable wild leek harvesting to ramp up future growth

Released: 31-Mar-2023 9:50 AM EDT

Political science experts contend Trump indictment not unusual on global scale

Released: 30-Mar-2023 12:45 PM EDT

Patent expert says pending Supreme Court ruling could leave patients with fewer treatment options

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case involving a cholesterol lowering drug, Sean Tu, a West Virginia University College of Law professor, said he believes pharmaceutical companies manipulate the patent system to maintain monopoly rights.

Expert Pitch LIFE MEDICINE

Released: 23-Mar-2023 11:15 AM EDT

Experts argue against retirement age increases

Released: 21-Mar-2023 9:20 AM EDT

Water quality expert addresses global flooding, water supply threats on World Water Day

Released: 20-Mar-2023 2:20 PM EDT

Water expert discusses proposed PFAS restrictions, progress toward clean water goals ahead of World Water Day

Released: 17-Mar-2023 9:35 AM EDT

Horticulture expert addresses plant resiliency as seasons change

Released: 23-Feb-2023 3:10 PM EST

Connections with Jimmy Carter extend into West Virginia

Released: 21-Feb-2023 3:15 PM EST

Experts address health, environmental and regulatory concerns following Ohio train derailment

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Released: 7-Feb-2023 12:10 PM EST

Economics researcher weighs in on bigger bets for ‘Big Game’

Brad Humphreys, associate dean for academic affairs and research and economics professor in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics, explains how the the legalization of sports gambling in many states has affected Super Bowl bets.

Released: 6-Feb-2023 2:15 PM EST

Horticulture experts take up thorny issue of Valentine’s Day flower care

With millions of cut flowers set to be exchanged for Valentine’s Day, West Virginia University experts are offering tips on how to pick the best buds and make the most of the blooms.

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Released: 3-Feb-2023 11:15 AM EST

Gift-giving expert plays Cupid with Valentine’s Day present advice

Julian Givi, assistant professor of marketing in the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics, encourages the pursuit of sentimentality in gifts for romantic partners along with family members, friends, recipients at school and work, pets and others.

Released: 24-Jan-2023 11:30 AM EST

Early education experts explain why West Virginia legislation adding classroom assistants has big potential

Released: 20-Jan-2023 1:25 PM EST

Leadership expert sees creation of new prototype in New Zealand prime minister’s planned departure

Released: 7-Dec-2022 1:10 PM EST

‘Alternate pathways,’ dropout prevention efforts catapulted WV to No. 3 in U.S. high school graduation rates

Strategies implemented in West Virginia schools to prevent students from dropping out helped boost high school graduation rates in the Mountain State from No. 27 to No. 3, according to West Virginia University education experts.

Released: 28-Nov-2022 9:15 AM EST

Expert offers tree safety tips for holiday season

The decking of the halls is underway and, while the ease and convenience of a pre-lit, artificial tree has its appeal, a West Virginia University Extension expert is making a case for the authentic look and smell of a fresh-cut Christmas tree.

Released: 15-Nov-2022 1:00 PM EST

WVU expert offers tips to balance rising prices and holiday spending