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CASEY: Readers write about the mail, UFOs, and the 2024 Dano Awards for Glaring Public Stupidity

Blacksburg Councilman and 2024 Dano Awards recipient Liam Watson wrote: “I’m truly humbled to receive one of your coveted Dano Awards.” Then he added an ageist dig.

2025-01-07 10:30

How far is roanoke Virginia?

How Far is Roanoke, Virginia? Roanoke, Virginia, is a city located in the state of Virginia in the United States. […] The post How far is roanoke Virginia? appeared first on Life Sciences World.

2024-12-30 14:09

Pig Kidney Transplant Gives Hope to US Woman Who Donated Own to Her Mother

Towana Looney donated a kidney to her mother in 1999 only for the remaining one to fail years later due to pregnancy complications.

2024-12-18 00:54

Cutting-Edge Satellite Tracks Lake Water Levels in Ohio River Basin

Data from the U.S.-European Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission gives researchers a detailed look at lakes and reservoirs in a U.S. watershed. The Ohio River Basin stretches from Pennsylvania to Illinois and contains a system of reservoirs, lakes, and …

2024-12-17 20:27

A U.S. farm breeds pigs for human kidney transplants

by Ulysse BELLIEROn a farm in the southern U.S. state of Virginia, David Ayares and his research teams are breeding genetically modified pigs to transplant their organs into human patients.Revivicor, the biotech company Ayares leads, is at the forefront of xe…

2024-12-17 16:16

A US Farm Breeds Pigs For Human Kidney Transplants

On a farm in the southern US state of Virginia, David Ayares and his research teams are breeding genetically modified pigs to transplant their organs into human patients. Revivicor, the biotech company Ayares leads, is at the forefront of xenotransplantation …

2024-12-17 14:27

'It was definitely different' These Virginia residents reported mysterious drones

Military aircraft flying over the Dam Neck and Croatan areas of Virginia Beach is not uncommon, but the aircraft John Knight and his son, Benjamin, saw Thursday after dark was unlike any other they’ve seen.

2024-12-15 09:30

Virginia fraud unit work leads to McKinsey's $650 million opioid settlement

Virginia’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit’s investigation into the global consulting firm McKinsey & Co.’s role in the opioid crisis laid the groundwork for the company’s $650 million settlement to fend off federal charges — and netted the unit $2 million…

2024-12-13 20:41

‘Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way’: How a Young Virginian Kept the Farm in the Family

For those like Watson who hold the land and its meaning dear—and who would benefit from an influx of cash without having to sell off acreage, livestock or equipment—agricultural conservation easements can be an effective strategy. As with other farms througho…

2024-12-10 14:09

CASEY: Four tales of consumer mail woes and the United States Postal Service

This time of year, many people depend on the post office. But four readers from Roanoke, Blacksburg and Floyd are questioning current operations at the U.S. Postal Service.

2024-12-08 10:30