Departments
Innovation: Promoting Entrepreneurship and Invention
Maps Help Plow New Ground for Oregon Grass
Two OSU scientists have produced the first collection of maps that show climate, soil characteristics and plant species suitability for the People's Republic of China. More…
Training for a Science-Smart Workforce
Innovative businesses need savvy employees, people who know science and understand commerce, people like Bill Becker and Akihide Takagi. More…
Greening the Bottom Line
In the business world, profit has long been the standard for performance. Red ink on the bottom line raises red flags with investors. However, companies are increasingly judged on their social and environmental behavior as well as economics. More…
Inquiry: Exploring Arts and Sciences
The Weight of Wine
For Jim Kennedy, it's all about mouth feel. The sensation of wine on the palate can be silky and smooth or coarse and hard. Wine experts call it texture. 
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Stewardship: Managing Nature's Resources
After the Fire
On a winter day last February, it was standing room only in the Medford, Oregon, city hall. More…
Coastal Winds, Changing Seas
The winds were late last year, but when they did arrive, they blew harder and longer than normal. The result: a series of "bizarre events" in Oregon's normally productive coastal waters. 
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Vitality: Advancing Life Sciences
New Life from Black Water
Forget about clear, pristine waters. The real action for some scientists is in dark swamps where black stained water has the acidity of vinegar. More…