By some estimates, 18 million people die each year from sepsis triggered by endotoxins – fragments of the outer membranes of bacteria.

Researchers discover that waste plant material can be used to increase algae’s productivity during cultivation for biofuels or bioproducts.

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have trained computers to quickly and consistently detect and analyze microscopic radiation damage…

Engineering ‘nitrogen-fixing’ plants could be researchers next step.

Virginia Main Street grants totaling $172,000 have been awarded.

Project represents an almost $500,000 investment in a new cider production facility.

Cash awards will be presented to photo and video contest winners.

IRF awards totaling $1,440,000 have been announced.

In a significant marker of industry support, Boeing has made a substantial commitment to Virginia Tech’s Calhoun Honors Discovery Program.

Nominations sought to fill upcoming vacancies on the Appliance Standards and Rulemaking Federal Advisory Committee.

McKim & Creed, Inc., one of the largest engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firms headquartered in the Southeast, announced recently that it has acquired Pittsburgh-based Loftus Engineers, LLC.

The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), has developed a jobsite sign, Concrete Floor Protection Plan.

Assessment finds Virginia largely on track to meet commitments to pollution reduction in the Bay.

Firm will invest $43.55 million to establish a 280,000-square-foot manufacturing operation in Henry County.

Firm plans to build a robotics and integration facility consisting of a manufacturing unit, a research and development lab, a hangar, and office space.

Meeting will focus on recent vote to change the scope of Section VIII.

The long-dormant Yellowstone super-volcano in the American West has a different history than previously thought, according to a new study by a Virginia Tech geoscientist.

New 20 megawatt facility will be located in Henrico County, Virginia.

Thousands of miles of buried fiber optic cable in densely populated coastal regions of the United States may soon be inundated by rising seas, according to a new study…

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) has selected Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, to perform an analysis of existing underground utility systems across the 171-acre campus.

Conference s the premier event for public safety communications officials.

A comprehensive look at the environmental impacts of different types of animal protein production.

Project includes creation of a bourbon barrel cooperage and a new stave mill facility.

Ruling that requires publication of draft energy conservation standards for portable air conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies, commercial package boilers, and commercial air compressors is subject of appeal.