Oregon
Two Oregon State University College of Engineering faculty members are partnering with NASA on $525,000 National Science Foundation project to examine the role that gravity plays in microbial growth
Eugene, OR – According to the state officials, two faculty members, Wildenschild and Navab-Daneshmand will reportedly send specimens to the International Space Station to see how biofilms – aggregates of microorganisms that stick to each other and to surfaces – develop in partially and variably water-saturated porous media, in this case damp dirt and rocks where water is non-uniformly distributed and therefore not always readily accessible to microbes.
Learning more about the development of biofilms in porous media has societal impacts on Earth through a range of applications, in fields such as groundwater remediation, water treatment, and soil and agricultural science.
In addition, biofilms contribute greatly to the fouling of mechanical and medical devices, including implants.
According to the statement, the researchers are hoping the OSU samples can be launched to the space station via space shuttle in late summer 2025 – and are planning for some of the work performed on them by astronauts to be live-communicated as part of STEM outreach events on the Oregon State campus.
Sen. Wyden responds after digital extortion group breached FBI and stole data from employees, says ‘the FBI can’t even protect its own staff from being hacked’
Oregon – Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden is criticizing the FBI after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it breached an FBI...
Oregon Sen. Merkley calls out Republican colleagues, says ‘if they have any integrity or any spine, they will join us in ending’ President Trump’s pocket rescission practice
Oregon – “Republican colleagues said they would never let this happen. Well here it is. They should ask themselves: ‘How...
ESF crews assist Oakridge Fire at structure fire that impacted four buildings across three properties
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to Oakridge early Thursday morning to assist with a structure fire on...
39-year-old man arrested on drug charges after Eugene police find 10 grams of meth outside elementary school
Eugene, OR – Eugene police arrested a 39-year-old man Thursday morning outside Danebo Elementary School after officers responded to a report...
Eugene police arrest DUII driver after repeatedly crashing into bank building on Willamette Street
Eugene, OR – Eugene police arrested a 29-year-old man after he repeatedly crashed a Subaru into a bank building on...
Eugene police officer reads to elementary students in honor of Dolly Parton Day
Eugene, OR – Eugene Police Department Community Engagement Team Officer Steven Chambers visited Awbrey Park Elementary School to read to...
Oregon Sen. Wyden accuses President Trump of giving away public lands, claims “so his billionaire buddies can build more data centers that steal your water and drive up energy prices”
Oregon – “Trump is giving away your public lands in Oregon and the West. All so his billionaire buddies can...
Sen. Merkley responds to Supreme Court ruling, warns “it’s just plain scary” after three justices express support for administration’s position on new USPS restrictions for mail-in ballots
Oregon – “Big news from the Supreme Court. Our work continues to protect vote by mail,” Sen. Jeff Merkley said...
Oregon Gov. Kotek draws response from opponent as Republican candidate claims the governor “declined to participate in debate” while accusing her of avoiding a live audience
Oregon – “But YOU declined the debate,” Republican Oregon gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan said in response to Gov. Tina Kotek...
Structure fire breaks out in Eugene multi-unit residence as crews find flames in first-floor kitchen
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a structure fire Sunday morning at a multi-unit residential building in...
Eugene police arrest 47-year-old man months after hit-and-run seriously injured bicyclist, truck owner allegedly reported vehicle stolen to police
Eugene, OR – Eugene police arrested a 47-year-old man Monday in connection with a July hit-and-run crash that seriously injured...
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