All Science. No Fiction.
Fresh science from the Northwest
Northwest research reveals some whales avoid detection from predators by keeping their songs reeaaal low
New findings suggest the evolution and behavior of at least some baleen whales has been significantly shaped by fear of orca attack.
Researchers in Oregon are slowing down cancer by remotely cooking tumors
A new treatment for ovarian cancer and endometriosis uses tiny lab-made nanoparticles to heat up targeted areas by exposing them to an alternating magnetic field.
Oregon is home to 4 of the top 5 smokiest cities nationwide
A new analysis from Pacific Northwest scientists show which communities' air is the most cough-inducing during wildfire season.
This year’s most uplifting stories from ‘Oregon Field Guide’ and ‘All Science. No Fiction.’
"Oregon Field Guide" end-of-year wrap of feel-good stories.
Solar flares can put on a show and now, with help from an Oregon researcher, scientists can prove how they form
Understanding solar flares and being able to predict space weather is more critical now than ever.
Latest science stories from OPB
Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort
The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.
Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study says
Dark energy, a mysterious force that scientists believe is behind the accelerated expansion of the universe, is weakening — which could result in the universe over the course of billions of years collapsing on itself, according to new research.
How astronauts adjust when back on Earth after being in space
Astronauts face several risks during spaceflight, including exposure to radiation.
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