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OSU: Study shows Oregon Coast 'subtly destabilized by the pressures of climate change'
four researchers on a rocky shoreline

Bruce Menge, Sarah Gravem and colleagues have published findings that indicate "climate change is threatening to destabilize ecological communities."

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OSU study yields a first in fossil research: Seeds sprouting from an amber-encased pine cone
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In his ongoing research of specimens preserved in amber, George Poinar has made the fascinating discovery of a 40 million year old pine cone with embryonic stems emerging from it.

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How the ‘Dune’ science-fiction saga parallels the real science of Oregon’s dunes
image of two people in movie "Dune"

Rebecca Mostow discusses parallels between the science fiction desert planet of Arrakis in the "Dune" novels and sand dune management along the Oregon Coast.

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‘Mystery spider’ stirs curiosity among C.O. residents; biologist provides its identity
photo of a trapdoor spider

An unusual spider has stirred curiosity in Central Oregon, so NewsChannel 21 reached out to Chris Marshall to find out what it is.

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Oregon State fossil research leads to first description of grass in Baltic amber
magnified image of grass in amber

George Poinar has made the first identification of grass in fossilized tree resin from the Baltic region.

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