A marine mammal researcher documents an ecosystem that is as fragile and beautiful as it is harsh and unforgiving.
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Despite the current restriction of federal funds, the university’s research funding reached its highest level ever last year, totaling $308.9 million. This is a phenomenal achievement!
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A Lost Diary, Revealed
“You can see flies that were smashed in notebooks, funny sketches, even drops of blood” in the field notes of Victorian-era explorer David Livingstone newly available online, says Oregon State University historian Megan Ward.
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The Brain-Belly Connection
Science is connecting the dots between diet and brain function through an unlikely route: your intestine. Researchers at Oregon State University have found new evidence that fats and sugars alter brain function via changes in the microbiome – a complex mixture in the digestive system of about 100 trillion microorganisms.
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Terra+ Spring 2015
Stunning images of rare zooplankton garner worldwide citizen input.
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Engaging In Opportunity Creation
Years of knitting together a network of strategic partnerships have shown me that focusing mostly on proposal writing can limit your research horizons. If you’re trying to build something big, engaging more broadly in what I call “opportunity creation” may be something to think about.