Since 1915, the average snowpack in western states has declined by between 15 and 30 percent, researchers say

The method of desiccation shows promise as an alternative to cryopreservation via liquid nitrogen.

“Our discovery is exciting in that it provides both new fundamental understanding and new materials, and useful applications are always built on a foundation of fundamental understanding”

New technique could be helpful in developing electronics and improving the efficiency of boilers

"This is the first time we've seen one compound with the potential to address so many health problems." 

Malaria, a scourge on human society that still kills more than 400,000 people a year, is often thought to be of more modern origin—ranging from 15,000 to 8 million years old

Scientists have tracked the syndromes associated with aging to their biochemical roots

 Engineers develop a mathematical model to simulate the freezing process in the presence of cryoprotectants and identify a way to minimize damage

At Oregon State University, pharmacological experts are helping to answer these questions in the heated debate around marijuana use

If this is the case, the discovery would show that the disease had been around for much longer than we think

Compounds in red wine improve fat burning, especially in the liver, and may improve overall liver function

New OSU technology may help save some of the 200,000 lives a year lost due to the use of conterfeit anti-malarial drugs.

Could playing video games help people understand and address global sustainability issues such as pollution, drought or climate change? At least two researchers believe so, outlining their argument in a concept paper published in the journal “First Monday.”