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An op-ed on the acclaimed science journal lists OSU Distinguished Professor Jane Lubchenco as one of nine women who should serve key roles in Biden's administration. Formerly the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), they believe she is an ideal candidate for the White House Science Advisor.
Paleontologist George Poinar Jr. has identified a new species of angiosperm, or flowering plant, from the Cretaceous Period that was preserved in a shard of amber found in what is now Myanmar.
Paleontologist George Poinar Jr. has discovered a beautiful new species of flower that existed over 99 million years ago on the super continent of Gonwana.
Distinguished Professor Jane Lubchenco underlines four ways the Biden Administration can embrace science and explain to the world why it matters.
One of the largest sea star species in the world has been listed as critically endangered on Thursday after a global study shows the species population has been decimated by a marine epidemic.
Last fall, Oregon State University launched an Ecampus online program for its introductory physics courses, with an emphasis on collaborative, hands-on learning. Their innovative course design has paid off: At a time when many colleges and universities are struggling to rethink the sciences — and particularly science labs — for remote learning, OSU is engaging its online physics students with technology, open educational resources, take-home lab kits and more.
According to a new study by Oregon State University (OSU), corals that seem healthy are more likely to get sick when they become home to excessive parasitic bacteria.
An astonishing new study led by OSU microbiology head Steve Giovannoni suggests that common gut bacterium linked to animal protein consumption might help prevent cardiovascular disease.
Microbiologist Rebecca Vega Thurber and Ph.D. candidate Adriana Messyasz have led a project comparing viral metagenomes of coral colony pairs during a minor 2016 bleaching event in French Polynesia.
Article cites "An Introduction to Molecular Biology," a book written by OSU biochemistry professor Phil McFadden. RNA is more than just DNA's lesser-known relative - it plays an essential role in turning genetic information into proteins.
Scientists have shown that viral infection is involved in coral bleaching - the breakdown of the symbiotic relationship between corals and the algae they rely on for energy.
Up until the 20th century, Palmyra was an isolated and tranquil atoll in the Pacific, until visiting ships introduced rats and invasive palms to the island's ecosystem. By the end of the century, the island was nearly unrecognizable - and an unexpected problem had emerged. The article interviews Rebecca Vega Thurber, an "expert in marine ecosystems," on the link between missing seabirds and declining coral populations.
George Poinar Jr., an international expert on using life forms trapped in amber to learn about the ecology of Earth millions of years ago, has identified 4 new species of parasitic, cockroach-killing ensign wasps that lived up to 25 million years ago.
Faculty Focus, an online teaching resource currently ranked as #8 in the Teach100 daily rankings of education blogs, has highlighted the innovative teaching strategies that OSU's math department is enlisting to teach large classes such as College Algebra.
Starting Wednesday, OSU's TRACE-COVID-19 team has been testing up to 1,000 faculty, students and staff at the OSU Corvallis campus each week, as well as collecting wastewater samples. Epidemiologist Benjamin Dalziel, who has co-led the project, contributes to the report.
A newfound collection of ostracods preserved in amber reveals that megasperm - giant sperm that in extreme cases may be over three times the adult body length - dates back to at least about 100 million years ago during the time of the dinosaurs. Article quotes OSU affiliate professor George Poinar, a prolific entomologist and paleontologist.
A United Nations report has concluded that the world has not met targets set ten years ago to protect global biodiversity. Esteemed OSU ecologist Jane Lubchenco has laid out an extensive plan to address these shortcomings.
President Trump has chosen David Legates to fill a top position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - former seat of OSU distinguished professor Jane Lubchenco under President Obama.
David Legates, a University of Delaware professor and climate change denier, has been hired for a top position at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Jane Lubchenco, an OSU ecologist and former occupant of the position, casts doubt on the choice.
Seafood production could see as much as a 75 percent leap over the next three decades if certain policy reforms and technological improvements are put in place, according to research led by marine ecologist Jane Lubchenco.
