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World’s first known fossil of grasshopper eggs discovered in Eastern Oregon
Scientists have revealed what is likely the world's first fossil of prehistoric grasshopper eggs which were discovered in Eastern Oregon.
Oregon scientists say there’s a better way to grind your coffee
A University of Oregon coffee chemist and a team of volcanologists have found a way to up your coffee game: adding water before grinding your beans. His team’s study on reducing static charge in coffee is featured in the science journal, Matter.
Oregon Fish and Wildlife director to retire after nearly 4 decades at the agency
Curt Melcher spent nearly 10 years at the helm of the agency, helping stabilize its budget while conserving and opening access to nearly 16,000 acres of wildlife and riparian habitat along the Minam River in northeast Oregon as well as 10,000 acres of the lower Deschutes River.
Pacific Northwest could experience ‘energy droughts,’ study finds
Drops in solar and wind energy production, also known as energy droughts, could potentially last for hours in the Pacific Northwest. New research is aimed at helping grid planners better understand these energy gaps and where solutions, like battery storage, could be best utilized.
Solar adoption in Oregon rose sharply over past decade
Oregon’s adoption of solar power has grown significantly in the last decade, according to new state data.
Oregon State walks away from Elliott Forest plan, but backers say forest in good hands
The announcement marks a major roadblock for the 82,000-acre forest that’s been immersed in controversy for more than a decade.
Oregon agencies support floating offshore wind project, but ask for more federal engagement
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, along with six state agencies, declared their support this week for the federal government’s proposal to allow floating offshore wind energy projects off Oregon’s south coast, despite mixed feelings from local communities, the fishing industry and Tribes.
Portland’s first electric garbage truck will hit eastside streets soon
City of Roses Disposal & Recycling and Portland General Electric set to publicly unveil the state's first all-electric garbage truck.
SpiderHarp: Oregon scientists study spiders with a web-inspired musical instrument
Oregon State University scholars combine science and art to make the novel SpiderHarp, which looks like a spider web and plays like a harp.
Oregon Cascades, Western states losing glaciers, new analysis finds
An updated inventory shows the area has more than 50 ice patches that no longer qualify as glaciers while several have disappeared entirely.