Want to study how aliens might think? Look to the octopus
Octopuses are incredibly smart, yet the majority of their neurons exist in their arms and suckers, and not in their brain, making them as close to alien intelligence as we can find on Earth. It's like: what if our hands and fingers could think for themselves?
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For these interns, working in Oregon wilderness pays in money and breathtaking views
Wilderness Conservation Corps internships offer young people the chance to transform trails and themselves while earning some money for college.
Oregon sunstones shimmer with mysteries
Oregon sunstones come in a variety of colors. But that's just one of the many intriguing things about our official state gemstone.
Powwow dancing meets yoga in the life and artistry of Acosia Red Elk
Umatilla tribal member Acosia Red Elk travels the world as a champion powwow dancer, yoga teacher and collaborator with artists ranging from Portugal. The Man to Indigenous Enterprise. Her goal is to promote Indigenous healing through movement and dance.
Central Oregon biologist tracks the rare and mysterious Sierra Nevada red fox
Wildlife Biologist Jamie Bowles has spent the past several years in search of Oregon’s elusive Sierra Nevada red foxes.
Shifting gears: Northwest women promote inclusive cycling
When two Northwest women encountered barriers to feeling confident as cyclists, they teamed up to conquer them and help others do the same.
How oysters allow us to taste the many flavors of the sea
Oysters, like wine, take their flavor from the distinct character of the places they're grown.
New mountain biking trail in Tillamook State Forest was 16 years in the making
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A sisterhood of Oregon surfers catches its first waves
Lexie Hallahan teaches aspiring surfers to catch their first wave. A unique two-day camp just for women is her specialty and her life's calling.
Parkdale’s little bit of lavender paradise
Not only is lavender one of the loveliest and most fragrant flowers, it’s also one of the most useful.
The Columbia River Gorge’s latest magic carpet ride
Columbia River Gorge wind sports have continued to evolve since wind surfing became popular in the 1980s. Today, hydrofoiling is the latest rage.
