ARCHIVE: Research News
Up one levelThis site is now an archive. Research news after mid-February 2009 can be found at: http://comm.uoregon.edu/science/research-news
Researchers confirm benzene-like electron delocalization of important molecule
University of Oregon team's findings could pave way for synthetic compounds useful in drug discovery and materials science
UO biologist among 2008 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences
Hui Zong will use four-year award to study initial development of cancerous tumors with his own technique
Oregon BEST makes 1st investment in state sustainability research
Five UO researchers in three projects get funding from Oregon BEST to use in work focusing on sustainability that has potential for creating new companies and jobs for the state
UO scientist boosts search for Crab Pulsar's gravitational waves
Robert Schofield’s ‘crab-protection’ techniques improve the sensitivity of LIGO’s gravitational wave observatories by reducing interference
Oregon physicists don't flip spin but find possible electron switch
Unexpected results in Hailin Wang's optics lab offer a potential tool for selectively manipulating electron spins in new technologies
Origin of cells for connective tissues of skull and face challenged
University of Oregon biologist James Weston documents a source distinct from, but near, a long-accepted location
UO's immigration report reviews historical record and offers recommendations
Co-authors, from various academic fields, say lack of national action leaves immigration challenges to local and state levels
An appeal in Auschwitz
University of Oregon psychology professor Paul Slovic to speak in Poland, with a call for the international community to justify inaction when genocide is obvious
First steps in Eugene lead to big reductions of greenhouse gas emissions
Carbon footprints decline by two tons per person in first year's use of UO's Climate Master program
Professor Alison Kwok named recipient of 2008 Women in Solar Energy Award
The American Solar Energy Society honored Kwok at SOLAR 2008 conference