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Ocean hypoxia off Pacific Northwest coast more troubling than ever, experts say
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According to Francis Chan and collaborators, hypoxia off the Pacific Northwest coast is as bad as it's been at any point in 2021.

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Creativity, research and activism intersect for Martin-O’Neill fellow
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Congratulations to Bryan Lynn on receiving the 2020-21 Larry W. Martin & Joyce B. O’Neill Endowed Fellowship for his work using mathematical modeling to investigate the evolution of cooperation, using bacteria as his subjects. Learn more about his journey to becoming a grad student.

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Low-flow research on Colorado River sheds light on eventual new normal for Grand Canyon
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Dave Lytle, Angelika Kurthen and Jared Freedman teamed up with the USGS to monitor invertebrates and help track stream health.

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Ancient, newly identified 'mammoth weevil' used huge 'trunk' to fight for mates
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George Poinar has once again identified a new species trapped in amber. This 100-million-year-old weevil is unlike any other known fossilized or living weevil.

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Ant trapped in ancient amber with parasitic mushroom stuck in its butt
magnified image of ant and mushroom in amber

George Poinar has discovered an ancient ant in a strange predicament.

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