Study finds only trace levels of radiation from Fukushima in albacore

Albacore tuna caught off the Oregon shore after the Fukushima Daiichi power station in Japan was destroyed in a 2011 earthquake had on slight traces of radioactivity, according to a newly published study.

Motor skill deficiencies linked to autism severity in new research

A study finds a direct relationship between motor skills and autism severity, indicating that development motor skills should be included in treatment plans for young children with autism.

Scientists successfully use krypton to accurately date ancient Antarctic ice

Scientists have successfully identified the age of 120,000-year-old Antarctic ice using krypton dating – a new technique that may allow them to locate ice more than a million years old.

OSU names Lubchenco adviser for marine sciences

Former NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco is back on the faculty of Oregon State where she has a new role – adviser to the university on marine studies issues.

Scientists gather in Bend for "Week of Fire" April 7-10

In what organizers have dubbed a “Week of Fire,” forest scientists and fire managers will meet in Bend April 7-10 to discuss the latest research on fire ecology and its implications for forest management.

Religion, spirituality influence health in different but complementary ways

Religion helps regulate behavior and health habits, while spirituality regulates emotions, new research from OSU indicates.

One in five older Americans take medications that work against each other

Many drugs taken by older Americans who have multiple health problems actually work against each other, and more work is needed to address this problem.

Playing with Barbie dolls could limit girls' career choices, study shows

In one of the first experiments to explore the influence of fashion dolls, a OSU researcher has found that girls who play with Barbie dolls see fewer career options for themselves than for boys.

OSU a partner in $320 million "digital manufacturing" initiative

OSU will be a key partner in a new, $230 million national initiative to support "digital manufacturing," which could revolutionize the way things get built in America.

Low birth weight reduces ability to metabolize drugs

Pharmacy researchers have discovered that low birth weight may be a factor in how a person metabolizes drugs, and could have effects that last a lifetime.

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