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April 28th 2021

The Cleantech Challenge: Crossing Disciplines in Service of the Greater Good

As another April Earth Day rolls by, it is a reminder that there is still...
Alpine tundra and valleys of temperate rainforests in Australia
March 9th 2021

Study warns of global ecosystem collapse

A new study co-authored by a Portland State researcher is sounding the alarm...
mussels in a river
March 2nd 2021

Study explores link between forestry management practices and pesticides in aquatic species

March 2, 2021 — Pesticides used in forestry may threaten species in downstream...
Smoke and fire billowing in the sky and burned trees
December 14th 2020

Oregon's Western Cascades watershed to experience larger, more frequent fires, PSU study finds

The Clackamas Basin rarely experiences the intense fire activity that burned...
Pacific razor clams on beach
November 30th 2020

Even razor clams on sparsely populated Olympic Coast can't escape plastics, PSU study finds

Portland State University researchers and their collaborators at the Quinault...
Assortment of colorful prescription drugs
November 13th 2020

Pharmacy dropboxes can help improve proper drug disposal, PSU study finds

Proper disposal of leftover medications can prevent overdoses and protect...
Woman takes measurements in a tree
October 16th 2020

Smart trees hold climate clues

A team of researchers known informally as the Smart Trees Collaborative believes...
PSU Study Will Explore How Fire and Human Activity Can Push Forests to the Breaking Point
October 7th 2020

PSU Study Will Explore How Fire and Human Activity Can Push Forests to the Breaking Point

A Portland State University professor recently received a $350,000 federal...
Researcher on beach with shovel digging clams
October 7th 2020

Searching for Contaminants in Oregon's Coastal Waters

Oregon's rugged and scenic coast is roughly 362 miles long, much of which,...
South America
October 7th 2020

Understanding Climate Change in South America

While climate scientists agree the earth is warming, and human activity is...
Jiuzhaigou National Reserve
October 7th 2020

Can Microorganisms Safeguard China's Premier National Park?

Few landscapes rival the beauty of China's Jiuzhaigou National Reserve....
Alaska
October 6th 2020

Into the Past

Archaeological sites around the world are in danger. Political and social...