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‘Mystery spider’ stirs curiosity among C.O. residents; biologist provides its identity
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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
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George Poinar has made the first identification of grass in fossilized tree resin from the Baltic region.

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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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