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New Life from Black Water

Forget about clear, pristine waters. The real action for some scientists is in dark swamps where black stained water has the acidity of vinegar.

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Genome Explorer

Larry Wilhelm knows computers, but they weren’t his first love.

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Healthy Planet Stewardship

Coastal Winds, Changing Seas

The winds were late last year, but when they did arrive, they blew harder and longer than normal. The result: a series of “bizarre events” in Oregon’s normally productive coastal waters.

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Healthy Planet Stewardship

After the Fire

On a winter day last February, it was standing room only in the Medford, Oregon, city hall.

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Healthy Economy Innovation Inquiry

The Weight of Wine

For Jim Kennedy, it’s all about mouth feel. The sensation of wine on the palate can be silky and smooth or coarse and hard. Wine experts call it texture.

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Healthy Economy Innovation

Greening the Bottom Line

In the business world, profit has long been the standard for performance. Red ink on the bottom line raises red flags with investors. However, companies are increasingly judged on their social and environmental behavior as well as economics.