Discovery & Innovation

University of Oregon releases open source NMR/MRI software to support future research
The University of Oregon will release an updated, open source version of Agilent Technologies’ VnmrJ software
Nov. 21, 2016
Physics lab makes (Faraday) waves
In a UO lab, water takes on the consistency of wine
Watching a pan of water as it is agitated up-and-down brings to mind ripples of waves churned by rocks plopping into a lake. In the lab of UO physicist Eric Corwin, however, it is a magic show where the water is being transformed into the same consistency as, say, wine or molasses.
Oct. 4, 2016
Horses and humans in Paisley Caves
UO scientists place extinct horse with humans in Paisley Caves
Horses and people are an iconic pairing in stories of the Old West. But as researchers at the UO's Museum of Natural and Cultural History recently found, human-horse relations go way back — back to the old west that was Oregon during the last ice age.
Sep. 30, 2016
UO-led study casts a shadow on the American dream
UO-led study casts a shadow on the American dream
Researchers find that Income mobility is a stronger predictor of tolerance for inequality than actual levels of inequality
Jul. 5, 2016
This new device can visualize your thoughts (sort of)
This new device can visualize your thoughts (sort of)
The Washington Post features the research of UO psychologists who were able to pretty accurately sketch out the thoughts of participants simply by scanning their brains.
Jun. 30, 2016
Ancient fish bones shed light on early Pacific Northwest life
Ancient fish bones shed light on early Pacific Northwest life
Cultural differences and similarities over time are captured when UO researchers probe the compost of 222 archaeological sites.
Jun. 24, 2016
LIGO observatory finds another gravity wave from deep space
LIGO observatory finds another gravity wave from deep space
UO researchers help confirm only the second-ever detection of a spacetime ripple .
Jun. 14, 2016
Book by UO prof reveals deep history of Mexicans in the South
Book by UO prof reveals deep history of Mexicans in the South
Julie Weise's book, 'Corazón de Dixie: Mexicanos in the U.S. South since 1910,' has been called the year’s best book in American social history.
Jun. 9, 2016
Imagery unlocks an unexpected view of California's drought
Imagery unlocks an unexpected view of California's drought
UO-led geology project captures a surprising snapshot that documents how long-running dry weather has stalled the motion of landslides.
Jun. 1, 2016
UO classics prof digs deep into ancient Roman garbage
UO classics prof digs deep into ancient Roman garbage
Kevin Dicus is working on a book about waste management in cities of the ancient Roman world.
May. 28, 2016

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