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An era of walking robots that can help people with physical disabilities, take on dangerous missions or aid in disaster response is about to begin.

The Center for Sustainable Materials Chemistry has been created through a collaboration of state, federal and private sector partners.

Some of today’s flat-panel TV and computer screens are nearly as big as a living room wall. They bring us unimaginably sharp detail, from the spots on butterfly wings to the grimace on a linebacker’s face. Whether hooked up to your cable feed, DVD player or wi-fi, this technology is becoming integral to daily life. However, our love of flashy high-res has a dark side.

New startup companies are emerging from Oregon State research. Here are three young companies just getting their feet on the ground.

AGAE Technologies opened its doors in May 2011 on the basis of research by Xihou Yin, research scientist in the College of Pharmacy.

A new chapter in high-tech medicine is being written by electrical engineers at Oregon State University.