Life at OSU

Chitosan, a natural carbohydrate derived from crustacean shells, is showing promise as a weapon against a bacterium that annually sickens more than a million people in the United States.

Oregon State University will celebrate the discovery 40 years ago of hydrothermal vents with a two-day commemorative event.

Oregon experienced very low snowpack levels in 2014 and historically low snowpack levels in 2015and research suggests that may not be an anomaly in the future.

For adults who acquire severe hearing loss, accepting and adapting to the loss play key roles in sustaining a career and thriving in the workplace.

OSU will be a founding academic partner in the newest Manufacturing USA Institute, a $3 billion federal and private company initiative designed to enhance advanced manufacturing.

The use of residual forest biomass for rural development faces significant economic hurdles that make it unlikely to be a source of jobs in the near future, according to an analysis by economists.

The Food Hero social marketing campaign is an effective way to help low-income families eat more nutritious meals through fast, tasty, affordable and healthy recipes, new studies show.

The western-most region of the continental United States set records for low snowpack levels in 2015 and scientists point the finger at high temperatures, not low precipitation.

Preschoolers’ fine and gross motor skill development is indicative of later performance on two key measures of kindergarten readiness, according to a study published today by researchers from Oregon State University.

Researchers for the first time have documented the killing of millions of animals in Brazil’s Amazon Basin in the 20th century, causing the collapse of some aquatic species. Most land-based species appear to have survived the carnage.