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Archive for September, 2011

Microwave ovens a key to energy production from wasted heat

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

David Stauth, Oregon State University News and Communication CORVALLIS, Ore. – More than 60 percent of the energy produced by cars, machines, and industry around the world is lost as waste heat – an age-old problem – but researchers have found a new way to make “thermoelectric” materials for use in technology that could potentially […]

Biodiversity helps dilute infectious disease, reduce its severity

Monday, September 19th, 2011

David Stauth, Oregon State University News and Communication CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers at Oregon State University have shown for the first time that loss of biodiversity may be contributing to a fungal infection that is killing amphibians around the world – a finding that provides more evidence for why biodiversity is important to many ecosystems. […]

Linus Pauling Science Center Launch Event

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

The Grand Opening of the Linus Pauling Science Center will be held on October 14th.   Planned Activities 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Open House Self-guided tours; be sure to stop by Ava’s Café located inside the building and sample healthy food selections. 3:00 p.m. Dedication Ceremony The ceremony will include keynote speaker Linus Pauling Jr. […]