The emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) - the most potent greenhouse gases - into the atmosphere from African lakes are reassessed in a study undertaken by the Laboratory of Chemical Oceanography (FOCUS research unit / Faculty of Science).
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Repairing Nature With DNA – And Drones
The monumental global task to restore degraded ecosystems will need to include sophisticated technologies such as environmental DNA monitoring to understand and support the recovery of complex biospheres, international researchers say.
Oregon State Survey Suggests Charismatic Songbird’s Numbers Have Dramatically Declined
The evening grosbeak, a noisy and charismatic songbird, once arrived at Oregon State University in springtime flocks so vast an OSU statistics professor estimated there were up to a quarter million of the birds on campus daily.
‘Safety in Numbers’ Tactic Keeps Pacific Salmon Safe From Predators
Animals that live in groups tend to be more protected from predators.
One Step Closer to Fire-Safe, Recyclable Lithium-Metal Batteries
To power our increasingly electrified society, energy storage technology must evolve and adapt to meet the growing demand.
Oregon State Researchers Discover Compounds Contributing to Smoke Taint in Wine and Grapes
An Oregon State University-led research team has discovered a class of compounds that contribute to smoke taint in wine and grapes.