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- US price levels 1665 to 2005, with 2005 = 100 http://oregonstate.edu/cla/polisci/faculty-research/sahr/pl1665.htm 24 comments
- Adding a daily 20 to 30 minute self-regulation intervention to a kindergarten readiness program significantly boosted children’s self-regulation and early academic skills, an Oregon State University researcher has found. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2017/dec/intervention-offered-kindergarten-readiness-program-boosts-children%E2%80%99s-self-regulat 11 comments science
- Diatoms have sex after all, and ammonium puts them in the mood http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2017/jul/diatoms-have-sex-after-all-and-ammonium-puts-them-mood 2 comments science
- New research suggests bigger, better-protected marine reserves can help protect the planet and its oceans from the negative effects of global warming. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2017/jun/international-science-team-marine-reserves-can-help-mitigate-climate-change 2 comments science
- Flame retardant chemicals added to furniture, mattresses, carpeting, electronics and vehicles may affect social behavior in young children leading to behaviors such as aggression, defiance, hyperactivity, inattention and bullying, finds an OSU study published today in Environmental Health. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2017/mar/flame-retardant-chemicals-may-affect-social-behavior-young-children 720 comments science
- Maintaining a healthy sex life at home boosts employees’ job satisfaction and engagement at the office, underscoring the value of a strong work-life balance, an Oregon State University researcher has found published in the Journal of Management. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2017/mar/maintaining-active-sex-life-may-lead-improved-job-satisfaction-engagement-work 29 comments science
- A new chemistry technique could lead to safer, more efficient uranium extraction. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2017/jan/new-technique-could-lead-safer-more-efficient-uranium-extraction-aid-environmental 3 comments science
- CORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers at Oregon State University have discovered a 100-million-year-old insect preserved in amber with a triangular head, almost-alien and “E.T.-like” appearance and features so unusual that it has been placed in its own scientific “order” – an incredibly rare event. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2017/jan/ancient-scary-and-alien-looking-specimen-forms-rarity-insect-world-%E2%80%93-new-order 183 comments science
- A recorded sound in the Mariana Trench notable for its complexity and wide frequency range likely represents the discovery of a new baleen whale call, according to researchers. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2016/dec/new-complex-call-recorded-mariana-trench-believed-be-baleen-whale 7 comments science
- Scientists discover new shade of blue http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2015/may/licensing-agreement-reached-brilliant-new-blue-pigment-discovered-happy-accident 4 comments science
- Study finds major earthquake threat in the Himalayas that could kill 1 million people http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2016/may/new-study-finds-major-earthquake-threat-riasi-fault-himalayas 4 comments science
- Oregon State University research develops new therapy that halts progression of ALS in mice http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2016/jan/new-therapy-halts-progression-lou-gehrig%E2%80%99s-disease-mice 11 comments science
- Exercise DVDs could be psychologically harmful for users. Researchers found that one in every seven motivational statements on the DVDs was actually a demotivating statement that could reduce the effectiveness of the workout, diminish the user’s hope and potentially cause psychological harm. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2016/jan/exercise-dvds-could-be-psychologically-harmful-users-new-osu-research-shows 15 comments science
- Biochemists have made a fundamental discovery about protein structure that sheds new light on how proteins fold, which is one of the most basic processes of life http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2015/oct/discovery-about-protein-structure-opens-window-basic-life-process 4 comments science
- The actual text of Pascal's Wager http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/phl302/texts/pascal/pensees-a.html#section%20iii 189 comments philosophy
- Introverts could shape extraverted co-workers’ career success: introverts are more likely to underrate extraverts' work performance, overrate other introverts' performance, and provide extraverts smaller bonuses. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2014/dec/introverts-could-shape-extroverted-co-workers%E2%80%99-career-success-osu-study-shows 13 comments science
- Compound from hops aids cognitive function in young animals http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2014/sep/compound-hops-aids-cognitive-function-young-animals 9 comments science
- Statin use associated with less physical activity: One of the longest studies of its type has found that use of statins in older men is associated with less physical activity, a significant issue for a population that’s already sedentary http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2014/jun/statin-use-associated-less-physical-activity 12 comments science
- Energy breakthrough uses sun to create solar energy materials: In a recent advance in solar energy, researchers have discovered a way to tap the sun not only as a source of power, but also to directly produce the solar energy materials that make this possible. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2014/apr/energy-breakthrough-uses-sun-create-solar-energy-materials 3 comments science
- One in five older Americans take medications that work against each other: About 3 out of 4 older Americans have multiple chronic health conditions, and more than 20% of them are being treated with drugs that work against each other – medication for one condition can make the other condition worse http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2014/mar/one-five-americans-take-medications-work-against-each-other 40 comments science
- Grilling meat, vehicle exhaust produce carcinogens far more mutagenic that previously known http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2014/jan/new-compounds-discovered-are-hundreds-times-more-mutagenic 121 comments science
- Amber fossil reveals ancient reproduction in flowering plants: A 100-million-year old piece of amber reveals the oldest evidence of sexual reproduction in a cluster of 18 flowers from the Cretaceous Period, with one of them in the process of making some new seeds for the next generation http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2014/jan/amber-fossil-reveals-ancient-reproduction-flowering-plants 115 comments science
- Most large, clinical trials of vitamin supplements, including some that have concluded they are of no value or even harmful, have a flawed methodology that renders them largely useless in determining the real value of these micronutrients, a new analysis suggests. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2013/dec/review-most-clinical-studies-vitamins-flawed-poor-methodology 12 comments science
- Breakthrough in study of aluminum should yield new technological advances: The findings should open the door to significant advances in electronics and many other fields, ranging from manufacturing to construction, agriculture and drinking water treatment. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2013/oct/breakthrough-study-aluminum-should-yield-new-technological-advances 3 comments science
- Gender and hygiene: Could cleanliness be hurting girls? http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2011/jan/gender-and-hygiene-could-cleanliness-be-hurting-girls 3 comments science
- “Boys will be boys” in U.S., but not in Asia, finds study of self-regulation in boys and girls http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2013/may/%E2%80%9Cboys-will-be-boys%E2%80%9D-us-not-asia 223 comments science
- Nietzsche - On Truth and Lie in an Extra-Moral Sense http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/phl201/modules/philosophers/nietzsche/truth_and_lie_in_an_extra-moral_sense.htm 8 comments philosophy
- The Father of Infinitesimal Calculus' Pre-Atomic Theory of Existence: The Monadology http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/phl302/texts/leibniz/monadology.html 27 comments philosophy
- Engineers have made a breakthrough in the performance of microbial fuel cells that can produce electricity directly from wastewater, opening the door to a future in which waste treatment plants not only will power themselves, but will sell excess electricity. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/aug/major-advance-made-generating-electricity-wastewater 13 comments science
- Researchers have discovered, for the first time in any animal species, a type of “selfish” mitochondrial DNA that is actually hurting the organism and lessening its chance to survive – and bears a strong similarity to some damage done to human cells as they age. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/aug/%E2%80%9Cselfish%E2%80%9D-dna-animal-mitochondria-offers-possible-tool-study-aging 12 comments science
- Chronic 2000-04 drought, worst in 800 years, may be the “new normal” http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/jul/chronic-2000-04-drought-worst-800-years-may-be-%E2%80%9Cnew-normal%E2%80%9D 17 comments science
- Oregon State University discovers new "Cool blue" pigment that is non toxic and reflects heat. http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/jun/new-compound-could-become-%E2%80%9Ccool-blue%E2%80%9D-energy-efficiency-buildings 6 comments science
- Disruption of biological clocks causes neurodegeneration, early death http://oregonstate.edu/urm/ncs/archives/2012/jan/disruption-biological-clocks-causes-neurodegeneration-early-death 46 comments science
- Study confirms cancer-targeting ability of nutrient in broccoli http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2011/jun/study-confirms-safety-cancer-targeting-ability-nutrient-broccoli-other-vegetables 3 comments science
- When compensating for inflation, the Federal Minimum Wage in 1968 is equivalent to $10.10 per hour in 2010. http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/anth484/minwage.html 50 comments politics
- Minimum wage history: " Calculated in real 2006 dollars, the 1968 minimum wage was the highest at $9.27. " http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/anth484/minwage.html 57 comments reddit.com