Jes Burns
Jes Burns works for OPB's Science & Environment unit as a science reporter and producer of the Northwest science show “All Science, No Fiction.”
She previously worked for the NPR affiliate KLCC in Eugene as a reporter and the local "All Things Considered" host. Jes has also worked as an editor, host and producer for Free Speech Radio News and has produced radio and television stories for national news programs, including“Marketplace” and “PBS NewsHour.” She’s won many awards for her reporting, including a 2020 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award.
Jes has a degree in English literature from Duke University and a master's degree from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications.
Latest Stories
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.
‘The Evergreen’: Scientists want to use magnetic nanoparticles to ‘cook’ cancer cells
Scientists at Oregon State University and Oregon Health and Science University have teamed up to find new ways to treat endometriosis, ovarian cancer and other health conditions using nanoparticles and magnetic fields.
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.
‘The Evergreen’: The Pacific Northwest's most active volcano is underwater
Scientists have been studying the Axial Seamount for decades. They predict it’ll erupt again in 2025.
Northwest scientists develop a new way to detect sneaky new versions of fentanyl
The hope is to give law enforcement a tool to help them identify new versions of the drugs as they hit the black market.
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.
Northwest scientists create a flexible ‘fabric’ that converts body heat into electricity
The new material opens the door for the development of self-sustainable electronic devices.
Northwest researchers find teenage brains aged more quickly during the pandemic — especially for girls
All Science Snapshot — Short, illuminating, inspiring and just plain cool Pacific Northwest science stories from “All Science. No Fiction.”
Oregon scientists find dahlias may hold a key to slowing the spread of cancer
All Science Snapshot — Short, illuminating, inspiring and just plain cool Pacific Northwest science stories from “All Science. No Fiction.”