IMPACT

Evidence of an orchid fossil trapped in Baltic amber that dates back some 45 to 55 million years ago is identified, shattering the previous record.

The first fossilized red blood cells from a mammal were discovered to contain a parasite, Babes micro, which still infects humans and other animals today.

Corvallis's premier community event, 2017 Da Vinci Days will feature talks by Oregon State scientists and mathematicians, Benjamin Dalziel and Tom Dick.

Given the risks of climate change, scientists are moving beyond their traditional comfort zone and speaking out about the public value of their research.

Zoology Alumnus Greg Serrurier's perspective on climate change has shifted over the years and he is now considering how to make a greater impact.

Three science students and alumni have received prestigious Fulbright Awards for the 2017-2018 academic year.

More than 1,500 elementary school children will participate in Discovery Days, one of OSU's most popular and beloved traditions, on May 2-3, 2017.

Three Ph.D. students in integrative biology and microbiology receive prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program fellowships for 2017.

Arizona Statue University biogeochemist Ariel Anbar presents a public lecture on "Education through eXploration: Reimagining learning in a digital age" Tuesday, March 21, 2017.

Robert Mason, a nationally recognized researcher on reproduction in garter snakes, presents 2017 F.A. Gilfillan Memorial Lecture April 3, 2017.

The need for long-term research—which is highly valued by environmental scientists and policymakers—far outstrips the amount of funding awarded for it, according to a recent study.

Incentive-based solutions offer significant hope for addressing the myriad environmental challenges facing the world’s oceans.