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Tech-savvy STEM students prone to letting AI do their thinking for them, study shows

CORVALLIS, Ore. – University students with traits coveted in STEM fields are also the ones most prone to relying on ...
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Schools increasingly affected by poor air quality as wildfire smoke becomes more common

CORVALLIS, Ore. – American children are increasingly exposed to air pollution as wildfire smoke becomes more common, and some schools and childcare centers struggle to keep indoor breathing conditions ...
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Read more about OSU Extension expands food safety and preservation helpline for canning season CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University Extension Service is expanding its food safety and preservation ...
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$50 Million Gift by NVIDIA Founder and Spouse Helps Launch Oregon State University Research Center

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University today announced $100 million in gifts to launch a $200 million research and education center that will harness one of the nation’s most powerful ...
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Mild habanero pepper varieties that are flavorful without the fire being released by Oregon State University

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Two mild habanero peppers known as “Notta Hotta” and “Mild Thing” that retain the peppers’ unique fruity and floral fragrances and flavors but have lower heat levels are being ...
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AI improves creativity in student writing when supported by instructor guidance, study finds

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study from Oregon State University indicates that artificial intelligence can significantly enhance creativity in student writing, but only when instructors provide guidance ...
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OSU research shows how hackers can target smart meters to destabilize electricity grid

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A power transmission grid can be destabilized by hackers who manipulate smart meters to create an oscillation in electricity demand, researchers in the Oregon State University ...
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A weakening Atlantic Ocean current system could accelerate Earth’s warming, research suggests

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A current system in the Atlantic Ocean that shapes regional climates and distributes ocean nutrients also serves as a control knob to help regulate temperatures across the planet, ...
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New plant hardiness map, used by gardeners nationwide and based on OSU climate data, unveiled

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the national standard by which gardeners can determine which plants are most likely to survive the ...
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Tube sock-like skunk covers more ground than deer, impacted by winter weather, study finds

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A study in the Cascade Range in Oregon of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more ground than deer and is sensitive to climate change, particularly severe winter ...
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College students’ insomnia linked more strongly with loneliness than screen time

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Being lonely is a bigger hurdle to a good night’s sleep for college students than too much time at a computer or other electronic screen, a new study by Oregon State University ...
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Oregon State announces $24M challenge grant to spur $48M in student-athlete revenue sharing

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University today launched a $48 million initiative to generate philanthropic investments over the next three years to expand and strengthen revenue sharing opportunities ...