News Archive
Chemical structure’s carbon capture ability doubled by Oregon State University research
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University scientists have found a way to more than double the uptake ability of a chemical structure that can be used for scrubbing carbon dioxide from factory flues.Dec. 3, 2024
New model sheds light on groundwater declines by linking irrigation decisions and groundwater use
Sustainable rates of groundwater withdrawal in Oregon’s Harney Basin were surpassed 20 years prior to the time declining groundwater levels were generally recognized, a new analysis found.Nov. 20, 2024
Surf and Turf: Oregon State researchers to study feeding seaweed to cattle
Oregon State University researchers have received a $1 million grant to study the impact of adding seaweed to the diets of beef cattle as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Oct. 28, 2024
Scientists make Wile E. Coyote observation, confirming theory of how solar flares are created
An international collaboration that includes an Oregon State University astrophysicist has identified a phenomenon, likened to the quick-footed movements of an iconic cartoon predator, that proves a 19-year-old theory regarding how solar flares are created.Oct. 23, 2024
Public invited to Oct. 28 input session for McDonald-Dunn Research Forest management plan
The Oregon State University College of Forestry is hosting an input session Oct. 28 about the college’s development of a new plan to guide management of the OSU-owned McDonald-Dunn Research Forest in the Coast Range foothills northwest of Corvallis.Oct. 15, 2024
Tube sock-like skunk covers more ground than deer, impacted by winter weather, study finds
A study in the Cascade Range in Oregon of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more ground than deer and is sensitive to climate change, particularly severe winter weather.Oct. 14, 2024
Toddlers show increased physical activity with a robot playmate moving around the room
Parents seeking help in encouraging toddlers to be physically active may soon need to look no further than an inexpensive robotic buddy for their kids, a new study by Oregon State University suggests.Oct. 9, 2024
Climate report warns of escalating crisis, urges immediate action as UN summit nears
An international coalition led by Oregon State University scientists concludes in its annual report published today that the Earth’s worsening vital signs indicate a “critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis” and that “decisive action is needed, and fast.”Oct. 8, 2024
Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia
A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S. states found a link between childhood leukemia and levels of decaying radon gas, including those lower than the federal guideline for mitigation.Oct. 2, 2024
Two mild habanero peppers known as “Notta Hotta” and “Mild Thing” that retain the peppers’ unique fruity and floral fragrances and flavors but have lower heat levels are being released by Oregon State University.Oct. 2, 2024
Drone footage provides new insight into gray whales’ acrobatic feeding behavior
Drone footage captured by researchers in Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute is offering new insight into the acrobatics undertaken by gray whales foraging in the waters off the coast of Oregon.Sept. 25, 2024
Saliva key to AI-assisted, non-invasive home monitoring method to improve epilepsy care
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers at Oregon State University are poised to use saliva to make a personalized-medicine breakthrough for people with epilepsy thanks to a four-year, $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.Sept. 18, 2024
Oregon State University researcher exploring wastewater’s role in antimicrobial resistance
CORVALLIS, Ore. – An Oregon State University researcher will receive $2.35 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to explore what happens to antibiotics, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their genes after they reach wastewater systems throughout the United States.Sept. 4, 2024
Bicycle rolling-stop laws don’t lead to unsafe behavior by riders or motorists, research shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Laws that let bicyclists treat stop signs as yield signs lead neither riders nor motorists to act unsafely, according to a groundbreaking Oregon State University study.Aug. 26, 2024
Scientists studying impact of painting wind turbine blade black to reduce bird collisions
Oregon State University researchers are part of a team looking at reducing bird collision risks with wind turbines by painting a single blade of the turbine black.Aug. 20, 2024
Racial, economic barriers hinder access to medicine for treating opioid use disorder
PORTLAND, Ore. – Patients with a prescription for an opioid use disorder medication may have a tough time getting it filled if their pharmacy is in a community that’s racially and economically segregated, according to a new study led by scientists at Oregon State University and Johns Hopkins University.Aug. 15, 2024
OSU researchers complete electrical mapping project critical to protecting the U.S. power grid
A nearly 20-year effort to map the electrical properties of Earth’s crust and mantle across the contiguous United States, viewed as critical to protecting the electrical grid during extreme solar storms and against damage from electromagnetic pulses used as weapons, is now complete.Aug. 14, 2024
Protecting surf breaks mitigates climate change, helps coastal communities, analysis finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Safeguarding places to hang ten and shoot the curl is an opportunity to simultaneously mitigate climate change, fuel tourism and help surrounding ecosystems, new research has shown.Aug. 13, 2024
Lonely people tend to have more nightmares, Oregon State University research shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. – People who are lonely are more apt to have bad dreams than people who aren’t, according to a collaboration that included an Oregon State University scientist.Aug. 6, 2024
Oregon State University-led efforts focused on microfluidic technology for semiconductors and mass timber design and manufacturing each have received $500,000 awards from the White House.Aug. 1, 2024
Two shark species documented in Puget Sound for first time by Oregon State researchers
CORVALLIS, Oregon – Oregon State University researchers have made the first scientific confirmation in Puget Sound of two distinct shark species, one of them critically endangered.July 29, 2024
Oregon State University research uncovers better way to produce green hydrogen
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a material that shows a remarkable ability to convert sunlight and water into clean energy.July 25, 2024
Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
Researchers have captured what they believe is the first ever video of a shark or any large marine animal being struck by a boat.July 24, 2024
How well does tree planting work in climate change fight? It depends, OSU research shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Using trees as a cost-effective tool against climate change is more complicated than simply planting large numbers of them, an international collaboration that includes an Oregon State University scientist has shown.July 24, 2024
Study of urban moss raises concerns about lead levels in older Portland neighborhoods
Lead levels in moss are as much as 600 times higher in older Portland neighborhoods where lead-sheathed telecommunications cables were once used compared to lead levels in nearby rural areas, a new study of urban moss has found.July 23, 2024
Researchers enhance tool to better predict where and when wildfires will occur
A newly enhanced database is expected to help wildfire managers and scientists better predict where and when wildfires may occur by incorporating hundreds of additional factors that impact the ignition and spread of fire.July 22, 2024
Draft of statewide wildfire hazard map mandated by Legislature released
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry on July 18 will release drafts of new statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps developed by Oregon State University scientists.July 18, 2024