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Judge temporarily blocks cut to medical research funding, after states sue Trump administration
Oregon joined with 21 other states to protect funding to universities, especially those involved in medical-related research, from a Trump Administration effort to cut ‘indirect’ costs.

Research says walkable neighborhoods can help you stay active. Making them work requires delight
A Washington State University study of 11,000 twins confirms that walkable neighborhoods — with sidewalks, parks, businesses and transit — encourage more walking, improving public health and fostering community connections without requiring extreme urban density.

Education
Research, inclusivity efforts at stake as Oregon college leaders respond to Trump administration orders
Federal funding for research projects is a particular worry for the state’s larger public universities, which receive millions of dollars in federal research funding each year.
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University of Oregon study finds link between widely used herbicide and infant health
A University of Oregon study recently found an association between the use of the herbicide glyphosate and infant birth weight and gestational duration.

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OHSU study shows how peers with lived experience can help in fight against hepatitis C
A recently published study by scientists at OHSU shows how peers with lived experience can help combat the spread of hepatitis C in rural communities.

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Exposure to wildfire smoke is linked with higher risk of dementia, UW study shows
We'll hear from the study's lead author about how wildfire smoke can affect our brains and body.
Scientists cast a net to study fish migration in the rejuvenated Klamath River
Researchers are using advanced technology and creative methods to study how migrating salmon and steelhead are returning to the river after the removal of four dams.
Hamburgers contribute to climate change. OSU researchers say kelp is on the way
Oregon State University researchers want to find a way to make your hamburger less bad for the planet. They’re doing that by feeding cows a food that’s not grown on land — seaweed.

Researchers find evidence of different sardine species off West Coast
Unusually warm waters in the North Pacific Ocean may have created a sort of bridge, allowing Japanese sardines to spend winter there, moving from their usual habitat in the West Pacific over to the East Pacific.
Climate change will keep hitting Oregonians hard, but the exact impact will depend on where you live
Oregon researchers say climate change will continue to have wide-ranging effects on communities across the state, depending on their region.