display Latest news from West Virginia University on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/forensic-science-research-responds-to-dea-need-for-faster-better-identification-of-drugs-like-fentanyl/?sc=rsin /articles/forensic-science-research-responds-to-dea-need-for-faster-better-identification-of-drugs-like-fentanyl/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:17 EST Relief is coming for crime scene investigators and toxicologists who have struggled to accurately and swiftly identify drugs that have been seized by law enforcement and may be relied on as evidence at trial, thanks to a research partnership between West Virginia University and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. West Virginia University /articles/standing-desk-not-the-answer-to-decreasing-blood-pressure-research-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/standing-desk-not-the-answer-to-decreasing-blood-pressure-research-shows/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:45:42 EST Alternating between sitting and standing at work decreases sedentary behavior, but it has no effect on lowering blood pressure, according to a study led by a West Virginia University epidemiologist. Researchers also found that too much standing during work may have negative effects on cardiovascular health. West Virginia University /articles/neurologist-addresses-updated-guidelines-suggesting-screenings-lifestyle-changes-are-keys-to-preventing-first-strokes/?sc=rsin /articles/neurologist-addresses-updated-guidelines-suggesting-screenings-lifestyle-changes-are-keys-to-preventing-first-strokes/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:59 EST West Virginia University /articles/wvu-leading-new-center-to-bolster-cybersecurity-for-businesses-train-students/?sc=rsin /articles/wvu-leading-new-center-to-bolster-cybersecurity-for-businesses-train-students/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:00:47 EST Supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, West Virginia University will house a first-of-its-kind center that will leverage student and faculty expertise to improve the cybersecurity and cyber-resilience of businesses across the Mountain State. West Virginia University /articles/in-college-lease-signing-season-attorney-tells-students-there-s-no-rush/?sc=rsin /articles/in-college-lease-signing-season-attorney-tells-students-there-s-no-rush/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:00:30 EST West Virginia University /articles/researchers-develop-microwave-technology-for-recycling-one-of-most-popular-least-reusable-plastics/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-develop-microwave-technology-for-recycling-one-of-most-popular-least-reusable-plastics/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:05:37 EST Polypropylene, a plastic used in everything from car parts and lawn chairs to food packaging and clothing, may soon become more environmentally friendly because of West Virginia University research. West Virginia University /articles/researchers-putting-cbd-to-the-test-from-behind-the-wheel/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-putting-cbd-to-the-test-from-behind-the-wheel/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:05:02 EST As cannabidiol products -- commonly known as CBD -- become more readily available, West Virginia University researchers are working to gain a broader understanding of how the substance influences driving performance and whether the effects differ between men and women. West Virginia University /articles/astrophysicist-explains-science-behind-once-in-a-lifetime-comet/?sc=rsin /articles/astrophysicist-explains-science-behind-once-in-a-lifetime-comet/?sc=rsin Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:30:08 EST West Virginia University /articles/occupational-therapists-offer-tips-for-avoiding-pumpkin-carving-injuries/?sc=rsin /articles/occupational-therapists-offer-tips-for-avoiding-pumpkin-carving-injuries/?sc=rsin Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:30:11 EST West Virginia University /articles/experts-say-drought-can-affect-wildlife-livestock/?sc=rsin /articles/experts-say-drought-can-affect-wildlife-livestock/?sc=rsin Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:00:56 EST West Virginia University /articles/nutrition-assistance-programs-create-a-stronger-more-secure-food-economy/?sc=rsin /articles/nutrition-assistance-programs-create-a-stronger-more-secure-food-economy/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:45:30 EST West Virginia University /articles/expert-offers-insight-on-restoring-groundwater-reserves-following-prolonged-drought/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-offers-insight-on-restoring-groundwater-reserves-following-prolonged-drought/?sc=rsin Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:45:00 EST West Virginia University /articles/fire-safety-expert-advises-against-outdoor-burning-during-unusually-dry-fire-season/?sc=rsin /articles/fire-safety-expert-advises-against-outdoor-burning-during-unusually-dry-fire-season/?sc=rsin Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:30:14 EST West Virginia University /articles/expert-warns-forest-health-at-risk-in-prolonged-drought/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-warns-forest-health-at-risk-in-prolonged-drought/?sc=rsin Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:05:08 EST West Virginia University /articles/researchers-design-zillow-inspired-software-to-turn-former-mine-lands-into-sites-for-economic-development/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-design-zillow-inspired-software-to-turn-former-mine-lands-into-sites-for-economic-development/?sc=rsin Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:03 EST Just as Zillow helps home buyers find houses for sale, commercial real estate developers will soon be able to find the ideal property in West Virginia's southern coalfields using a similar land search system developed at West Virginia University. West Virginia University /articles/political-scientist-earns-prestigious-fulbright-grant-to-research-mining-in-argentina/?sc=rsin /articles/political-scientist-earns-prestigious-fulbright-grant-to-research-mining-in-argentina/?sc=rsin Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:30:41 EST Mason Moseley, a faculty member in the West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, has been selected by the U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program to travel to Argentina to research the political attitudes and environmental consequences of its mining industry. West Virginia University /articles/researchers-say-colleges-barred-from-throwing-money-at-student-athletes-are-offering-them-multimillion-dollar-coaches-instead/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-say-colleges-barred-from-throwing-money-at-student-athletes-are-offering-them-multimillion-dollar-coaches-instead/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:45:06 EST Research from Brad Humphreys and Jane Ruseski, economics professors at the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics, has revealed college football coaches' paychecks influence the quality of the players they're able to recruit. West Virginia University /articles/from-communication-devices-to-deadly-tools-researcher-elaborates-on-explosive-potential-of-pagers-and-walkie-talkies/?sc=rsin /articles/from-communication-devices-to-deadly-tools-researcher-elaborates-on-explosive-potential-of-pagers-and-walkie-talkies/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:15:17 EST West Virginia University /articles/well-timed-and-significant-federal-interest-rate-cut-to-benefit-both-consumers-and-businesses-economist-says/?sc=rsin /articles/well-timed-and-significant-federal-interest-rate-cut-to-benefit-both-consumers-and-businesses-economist-says/?sc=rsin Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:45:50 EST West Virginia University /articles/violence-expert-outlines-possible-motives-response-steps-for-school-threats/?sc=rsin /articles/violence-expert-outlines-possible-motives-response-steps-for-school-threats/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:10 EST West Virginia University