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Articles related to "Oregon State University"
Oregon State University Research Throughout its 150 year history, Oregon State University has focused on researching the sciences and strives to be an excellent place to study. oregon state university research • studying at oregon state university • tsunami research • agricultural college • osu
Explore Corvallis Oregon Landmarks Corvallis Oregon, home of the Oregon State University Beavers, is located in the Willamette Valley, characterized by amazing sites, sounds and unique beauty. corvallis oregon • oregon state university • willamette river • siuslaw national forest • davinci days
Red and Purple Shrubs for Fall Expand your garden's fall palette with these shrubs that turn glorious shades of red and purple in the fall. fall color • perennial shrubs for fall color • vaccinium corymbosum • blueberries • hydrangeas
Marcel Jones Returns from the NBA Oregon State's senior forward basketball player, Marcel Jones, will return for the season after practicing with the NBA, making the Beavers a force in the PAC-10. marcel jones senior forward • leading scorer osu • returning players oregon state team • tough competition pac-10 • famous basketball alumni gary payton
Oregon State Returns to Win College Baseball has begun to characterize the city of Corvallis, Oregon as the increasing popularity of the sport brings fans to cheer on the Oregon State Beavers. oregon state university • oregon state beavers • beavers baseball • college world series • omaha
OSU Beavers Baseball Return Home After winning two national titles in College Baseball in back-to-back years, the Oregon State Beavers are the team to beat this season. Read the 2008 season preview. national champion baseball • ncaa baseball • oregon state beavers • baseball season preview • home series corvallis
2007-08 PAC-10 Conference Preview Its fans regard it as the most competitive conference in the nation, so watch out for the Pac-10's college football teams this year, even giving USC a run for its money. pac-10 conference • college football teams • heisman trophy • pac-10 college football teams • bcs standings usc
Central Oregon Coast Attractions It's easy to explore the Oregon Coast while traveling on a budget with these fun and interesting sites and events, much of which are free or low cost. low cost travel • oregon coast attractions • traveling on a budget • hatfield marine science center • kite festivals
Lesbian Albatross Couples "Outed" According to University of Hawaii doctoral student Lindsay Young, the female-female coupling of unrelated Laysan albatrosses occurs at an astonishingly high rate. albatross • albatrosses • lesbian • homosexual • threatdown
Linus Pauling: Remembering Oregon's Native Son When you hear the name, “Linus Pauling,” what do you think? Read about this Oregonian and his accomplishments as one of the most important scientists of the 20th Century. linus pauling • oregon • science • microbiology • biotechnology
Reverse Mental Aging in Dogs New evidence suggests a brighter future for older dogs. older dogs study results reverse aging • acetyl-l-carnitine • alpha lipoic acid • recent study mitochondrial decay • antioxidants may restore lost brain function
The Importance of Vitamin D Limited sun exposure several times a week is all you need to enjoy the wonderful benefits of Vitamin D, such as healthy bone density and growth and lower cancer risks. importance of vitamin d from sun • calcium absorption • osteoporosis • oregon state university linus pauling institute • sunlight exposure
Bio-Economy, and Other Green Ideas As the phrase "energy independence" finds its way to everyone's lips, scientists are revisiting the work of bygone innovators to help develop a greener society. bio-economy • bioeconomy • green economy • biofuel • ethanol corn
How Haze Particles Affect Climate Haze particles enter clouds, changing the number of cloud droplets. Scientists observe the interaction between pollution and clouds, explaining how climate is influenced. pollution effect climate • production of haze • haze concentration • aerosol effect • burning fossil fuels
Oregon Articles - Flora and Fauna A categorized listing of articles about the animals, vegetables, and minerals of Oregon with a little editorial opinion thrown in for spice. oregon • sue barton • suite101.com • history • people
Is Beer Good For You? The xanthohumol in hops, a favorite ingredient in beer, has shown promise in inhibiting the early growth of cancer tumors. health benefits of beer • hops • xanthohumol • cancer fighting foods • hops and health
More Eco-Friendly Lunch Tips A continuation of the Eco-Friendly Lunch Tips for Back To School article. Your Top 10 Tips and Trends for packing an earth-friendly, tasty lunch! litterless lunches • eco-friendly lunch • how to pack an environmentally friendly lunch • packing eco-lunches • healthy kids lunch tips
Ocean Desert Areas are Growing Global warming is linked to growth of low productivity ocean deserts that have reached 51 million square kilometers in size worldwide. ocean deserts • global warming • subtropical gyres • ocean circulation • seawifs
Overweight Women Have More Sex Does weight affect sexual behavior in women? Apparently not, according to a recent journal containing research of scientists at several universities. overweight women have more sex • studies of obesity and sexual intercourse • weight and sexual behavior • sexual behavior • women weight loss
Rare Image of Wolverine Taken Grad student Katie Moriarty was on a mission to photograph weasels in the Sierra Nevada when she came across a wolverine, thought to have left the region years ago. wolverine • kate moriarty • sierre nevada • u.s. forest service • weasel family
Block 15 Restaurant & Brewery With savory beer, delicious local food and a comfortable dining atmosphere, Block 15, located near OSU, teaches its guests a bit about the history of Corvallis, OR. corvallis brewpubs • downtown corvallis restaurants • brewery near oregon state • block 15 • where to eat corvallis
Climate Change Affects Harmful Algal Blooms Changes in climate may be creating a marine environment particularly suited to HAB (harmful algal bloom)-forming species of algae, according to a team of scientists. toxic algal bloom increase • hab increase • global warming and algal blooms • harmful algal blooms • phosphorus linked to habs
Da Vinci Days - A Renaissance in Oregon Come visit this annual Corvallis, Oregon celebration of history's most influential inventor, thinker, and artist -- Leonardo da Vinci! oregon • suite101.com • sue barton • thinker • artist
Montgomery Shines in Shrine Bowl Ohio State running back Joe Montgomery ran for 93 yards on 23 carries, including a 7-yard touchdown run, as the East squad downed the West 20-10 in the Shrine Bowl. ohio state running back joe montgomery ran for 93 • including a 7-yard touchdown run • as the east squad downed the west 20-10 in the shr
The Genetic Variation of Salmon North American salmon have survived tens of thousands of years of geological and climatic upheaval, leading them to evolve considerable genetic variation. pacific salmon • salmon • pacific salmon genetics • salmon genetics • genetic diversity
The History of M&Ms Candies Learn about the Mars family-owned company, dedicated to making candies for almost 100 years. Mars introduced M&Ms in 1941, with huge success. m&m's® new colors • mars candy history • different m&ms candies • mint crisp candy • customize m&ms
The Salmon's Ancient Origins Onchorhynchus's ancestors first appear in the fossil record 50 million years ago, offering a vital clue as to where this line of fish originated. pacific salmon origins • ancient pacific salmon • alaska salmon origin • fresh water salmonid • alaska fresh water salmon
The Sixth Great Mass Extinction A poll conducted by the American Museum of Natural of Natural History and the Louis Harris survey research firm found that 70 percent of the biologists polled believe that within 30 years up to one-fifth of the species on earth will become extinct. A third of those polled are more pessimistic. They think up to half the species on Earth will be gone. Where is Noah when you need him! extinction • endangered • environment
The Year Without a Summer 1816 Many parts of the world had snow in summer, heavy rainfall, crop failures, disease and starvation due to lack of sunlight. year without a summer 1816 • april 10 1815 mount tambora indonesia erupted • killed 10000 people explosion 82000 people related • tambora world’s worst volcano recorded history • explosion mount tambora ash cloud reached earth’s
What I did on my summer vacation What did I do on my summer vacation. Well, I've found some terrific websites that will show you exactly what I did. kids • fun • vacation • insects • bugs
FRUIT NEWS FOR MAY New varieties and blueberry burgers are in the news for May. Here's the rundown on the latest fruit news. 17-year periodical cicada • muscadines • space-saving trees • muscadine growers • blueberries
How I Discovered Lichens Nature provides such rich environments that my senses can't comprehend all of the details at once. Then, I actually <b>see</b> something for the first time and I get this real thrill of discovery. After that my curiousity takes over. Here's what happened when I discovered lichens. lichen • cache la poudre river • symbiotic • fungus • algae
Lichens Lichens are a marriage between a fungus and an alga. Each benefits from this symbiotic relationship. Visit the web pages in this week's article to see how diverse, beautiful and colourful lichens are. You will simply be amazed. lichens • alga • algae • fungus • thallus
Modern Salmon And The Ice Age Millions of years of evolutionary adaptation forged by mountain building and volcanism led to modern day salmon species, who in their turn survived an onslaught of ice. salmon • salmon life history • ice age • wisconsin ice age • salmon refugia
Pacific Salmon Develop Anadromy In the face of geological turmoil and climate change, ancient ancestors of today's Pacific Salmon took advantage of cooler, more productive oceans. pacific salmon anadromy • salmon and climate change • ocean cooling and salmon • anadromy • salmon evolution
Paul Berg - Stanford's Molecular Biologist Paul Berg shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1980 for his work on recombinant DNA. He has remained active in recombinant DNA research and encouraging students to study the sciences. berg • stanford • recombinant dna • gene splicing • stem cell research
READING THE BIBLE AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME- a review A review of READING THE BIBLE AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME, by Marcus J. Borg, author of the bestselling MEETING JESUS AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME. bible • literalism • inerrant bible • fundamentalist • fundamentalism
Salmon In The Orogenic Crucible Millions of years worth of mountain building along North America's coast most likely forced early salmonids to develop age classes and straying so as to survive. pacific salmon • salmon • salmon genetics • salmon evolution • orogenesis
Spinach, An Early Sign of Spring Some gardeners think of spring bulbs as the first signs of spring. I think of spinach. heirloom vegetable • vegetable • spinach • spinacia leracea • bloomsdale long standing
Berry Days If you've ever tasted them, you know how superior home-grown strawberries are to the bland imported ones in some supermarkets. Here's a how-to guide for growing succulent strawberries in your own back yard. strawberry • planting • mulching • care • cultivation
First Things First Part One of my introduction to college football. Whether you're a novice or just looking to bone up, this is the place to start.
Hanging on the Law and the Prophets: Jesus Restored Sanctity to the Scriptures The centuries-old controversy over the role of scripture, the letter of the Law and the spirit of the Law, were clarified by Jesus in one bold and powerful response in which he brought forth the context in which scriptures are applied. hanging on the law and the prophets: • jesus restored sanctity to the scriptures • controversy • the role of scripture • the letter of the law
Linus Pauling - Molecular Biologist and Orthomolecular Scientist Linus Pauling was the first person to receive two unshared Nobel Prizes, one in Chemistry for his molecular bonding research, and the Peace Prize for his work protesting atmospheric testing of nuclear bombs. pauling • nobel • activist • anti-nuclear • molecular bonding
Mysterious green crust on a blasted planet Lichens are the dominant form of vegetation on eight per cent of the earth's land surface, and a major contributor of nutrients to barren environments such as desert and tundra. They are a key indicator of ecological change and a warning signal of decline. Use the internet to learn about them and use them to monitor environmental health where you live. lichen • ecology • environment • epiphyte • symbiont
Rose Rosette Disease - Part 2 Report and follow-up on the possibility of Rose Rosette Disease in your garden! rose diseases
Winning the Tick Wars How much promise might the new MaxForce Tick Management System hold for Lyme Disease-ridden states? lyme • tick control • fipronil • maxforce • deer ticks
Jerusalem Artichokes - Beginner Style! How to grow these tasty sunflower relatives -- their roots are delicious and easy to grow! jerusalem artichoke • artichokes • helianthus • sunchoke • sunchokes
ABC's of Oregon Bits and pieces of trivia about Oregon State oregon • rock • gem • bird • thunderegg
Planting Under Trees - Part 14 Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part - 14 - The New Planting dogwood • cornus florida • ilex x 'nellie r. stevens' • holly • hollies |
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