Extreme flares could threaten the electrical grid
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Solar Storms
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The Pacific Ocean west of Newport is among the most well studied seas on the planet. It still has secrets to tell.
Migration spurred by rising seas could reshape the country
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Going in for the Krill
An abundant but imperiled species draws scientists to Antarctica
Melting glaciers and crumbling ice sheets are contributing to sea-level rise across the globe, says Oregon State geologist Peter Clark.
The implications for the endangered blue whale (and, by extension, other marine predators) are clear. If they’re disturbed during intense, deep-water feeding, it could have consequences for their fitness, overall health and reproductive viability over time.