The University of Oregon, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a prominent public research university founded in 1876. It is renowned for its strong programs in fields such as environmental science, psychology, and journalism, among others. The university is also noted for its commitment to research and innovation, with numerous initiatives designed to promote interdisciplinary study and public service. The campus is distinguished by its beautiful and expansive setting, offering students a blend of classical and modern architectural styles and a rich array of cultural and athletic facilities. The University of Oregon is also a member of the Association of American Universities, a group of leading research institutions in North America, reflecting its high standards in research and education.
The beginning of a long, disruptive volcanic episode near Iceland’s capital. Iceland faces a prolonged volcanic threat on the Reykjanes Peninsula, impacting key infrastructure and…
The Kīlauea volcano erupted like a stomp-rocket in 2018, new research shows. While no two volcanic eruptions are exactly alike, scientists think a series of…
A new study shows that magma and water have jointly sculpted the Columbia River Gorge, with magma still influencing its landscape today. University of Oregon…
The cocktail of elements in seawater, including hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, and others, is essential for life on Earth. However, this intricate chemical makeup poses a…
Worms could be a good research model for understanding the endocannabinoid system—and possibly developing better drugs. Worms exposed to a cannabinoid exhibit behavior similar to…
To learn to socialize, zebrafish need to trust their gut. Gut microbes encourage specialized cells to prune back extra connections in brain circuits that control…
A bacterial protein stimulates the reproduction of insulin-producing cells, pointing to a potential treatment. Nearly ten years ago, graduate student Jennifer Hampton Hill of the…
It’s hard for the octopus to pick just one party trick. This magnificent creature swims via jet propulsion, shoots inky chemicals at its enemies, and…
Record numbers of Americans have quit their jobs in recent months, with more than 4.4 million submitting their resignation in September alone. Millions more may…
A research team that includes two University of Oregon physicists has outlined new techniques for controlling the building blocks of quantum computing, a potentially significant…
Experiments in a chamber under Martian-like conditions in a University of Oregon lab suggest that small sparks may be triggered by friction under normal atmospheric…
Two papers led by graduate students document that the river’s lower region long ago held a vast marine tidal basin and humid paleoclimate. A team…
Project using roundworms uncovers a mechanism that leads to male infertility caused by high temperatures. University of Oregon biologists have used the model organism Caenorhabditis…
University of Oregon and Northwestern University biologists show that too many crossover events can increase infertility. The exchange of DNA between chromosomes during the early…
Study led by a University of Oregon physicist reconfigures a distance-calculation technique built around empirical observations. Using known distances of 50 galaxies from Earth to…
Using a new approach, they were able to study and improve the water-dissociation reaction that rips apart water molecules in membrane-based electrochemical reactors. University of…
University of Oregon researchers find that smaller catalytic nanoparticles may be vital for many kinds of devices that convert solar energy into chemical fuels like…
New seismic data provide structural basis for strong earthquakes that strike at both ends of the Pacific Northwest fault zone. With four years of data…