David Stauth, Oregon State University News and Communication CORVALLIS, Ore. – More than 60 percent of the energy produced by cars, machines, and industry around the world is lost as waste heat – an age-old problem – but researchers have found a new way to make “thermoelectric” materials for use in technology that could potentially […]
Archive for September, 2011
Microwave ovens a key to energy production from wasted heat
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011Biodiversity helps dilute infectious disease, reduce its severity
Monday, September 19th, 2011David Stauth, Oregon State University News and Communication CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers at Oregon State University have shown for the first time that loss of biodiversity may be contributing to a fungal infection that is killing amphibians around the world – a finding that provides more evidence for why biodiversity is important to many ecosystems. […]
Linus Pauling Science Center Launch Event
Thursday, September 15th, 2011The Grand Opening of the Linus Pauling Science Center will be held on October 14th. Planned Activities 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Open House Self-guided tours; be sure to stop by Ava’s Café located inside the building and sample healthy food selections. 3:00 p.m. Dedication Ceremony The ceremony will include keynote speaker Linus Pauling Jr. […]