Jessica Irvine 
EUGENE, OR – May 19th, 2022: Shijing Zhou, the Laboratory Manager and Test Engineer at the Brain Electrophysiology Laboratory (BEL) in Eugene, OR, poses for a portrait wearing a Geodesic Head Web with 280 electrodes. This innovative device is used for standard EEG collection in ongoing research at the lab, focusing on insomnia, Parkinson’s disease, …
View of the sampling area in Salluit located on the Low Arctic Tundra. Credit: Ryo Kaneko (NIPR) The diversity of soil bacteria in the Arctic tundra is influenced by both living and nonliving factors that determine the types of vegetation that can flourish at various elevations. These factors also regulate the populations and variety of …
The Arecibo radio telescope sent a string of 1,679 bits into space in 1974, making it one of the most famous messages ever transmitted. However, if extraterrestrials sent us a similar string, how would we even begin to decode it? A new mathematical approach may have the answer. The Arecibo message consisted of 1,679 bits …
Satellite imagery taken by Himawari-8, a Japanese weather satellite, and released by the agency, captures the incredible volcanic plume generated by the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano on January 15, 2022… [+]. This image showcases the power and magnitude of the eruption. Associated Press A recent study has unearthed a fascinating discovery: the …
Credit: Current Biology (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.05.069 An octopus dedicates approximately 70% of its brain to vision. However, until recently, scientists had only a limited understanding of how these marine creatures perceive their underwater environment. A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Oregon has shed new light on the octopus’s visual perception. In a first-ever …
The olinguito, from the raccoon family, was one of 44 new species added to the Frugovia database. Credit: Maggie Forrester To effectively conserve the fragile biodiversity hotspots, it is crucial to monitor the status of fruit eaters. To aid in this effort, scientists and students at Michigan State University (MSU) have developed an expanded database …
Hidden beneath the tranquil depths of coastal waters lie seagrasses. These underwater meadows play a vital role in the marine ecosystem, benefitting both humans and the planet. They produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, and provide food and shelter for marine life. However, a recent study conducted by Stanford University suggests that seagrasses may be under …
This webcam image provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows the summit of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. An eruption of the Hawaii volcano that began nearly two weeks earlier has come to a pause, according to scientists. Kilauea, known as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, commenced erupting on …
Volvic, renowned for its mineral water, has become embroiled in controversy as local streams in the region dry up, leading some residents to blame the bottling plant. The public fountains in the town of Volvic, home to one of the world’s most famous mineral water brands, have been turned off. This comes as nearby streams, …
Farmers in southeastern Spain have long relied on recycled wastewater to irrigate crops. In the face of increasingly scarce rainfall, irrigating crops presents a significant challenge. However, farmers in southeastern Spain have found a solution by utilizing recycled wastewater, a model that is gaining attention globally. “Here the water is still dirty… but by the …