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Joe Biden speaks at a rally
March 9

Speeches, scripted and off the cuff, turn Biden campaign around

David Frank writes that Biden’s speaking abilities will help determine the course of his campaign
Lab worker running tests
March 5

Americans still trust doctors, scientists in a public health crisis

Across the political spectrum, the most trusted were the CDC and doctors
Hand-washing demonstration
March 3

Why hand-washing really is as important as doctors say

It decreases the number of microbes on your hands and helps prevent the spread of disease
Paying a tab with a cellphone
February 26

People don't like being asked for a tip before they're served

A study found tips were 75 percent higher when requested only after being served
Man and woman at water cooler
January 29

Worried about accidentally harassing a woman? Don’t be

Overdoing it by avoiding women can do real harm to their careers, a law professor writes
Student gathering on courthouse steps
January 23

Dismissal of landmark climate lawsuit might not close the book

Law professor Mary Wood writes that the case could go to the U.S. Supreme Court
An espresso machine
January 22

The perfect cup of coffee, with a little help from science

UO chemist Chris Hendon and colleagues offer a better, more sustainable, way to brew
Woman at food bank
January 9

Should government assistance cover pet food or potato chips?

According to a UO professor and his co-author, it often depends on whom you ask
Dog being petted
January 6

Writing better pet adoption ads could prevent euthanasia

A journalism professor finds that using storytelling language leads to more adoptions
Ocean waves
January 6

Research uncovers a new way to identify a rare earthquake

The work is helping develop faster public warnings that could save lives

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