Friday, April 7, 2017

OSU Today

Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media.
OSU bighorn sheep research sheds light on killer disease (KTVZ)
Now, Oregon State University researchers are studying several aspects of the California bighorn sheep herd in the state – including movement, habitat use and survival – to gain insight into the animal’s risk for contracting the killer strain known as M. ovi (pronounced m-ovee).
Raucous orgies speed up aging in male snakes (National Geographic)
“Our results suggest that the male snakes may face a cost of such intense reproductive investment in the form of shortened telomeres, which cap the ends of chromosomes,” says Emily Uhrig, a behavioural ecologist who coauthored the study while completing a PhD at Oregon State University.
Beaver Nation assembles for ‘OSU Day at the Capitol’ (LIFE@OSU)
Salem will take on a decidedly orange hue Thursday, April 20, for OSU Day at the Capitol as Beaver Nation assembles to meet with legislators on matters important to OSU and higher education in Oregon.
Arabica can’t produce under changing heat conditions, new study says (Daily Coffee News)
Arabica plants subjected to short heat waves showed an inability to to produce flowers and fruit, according to a new study from Oregon State University that underscores coffee’s sensitivity to changing temperature conditions.
Thieves steal ATM card info from credit union in Philomath, three other sites (Gazette-Times)

Police are investigating recent ATM skimming incidents at Oregon State Credit Union branches in Corvallis, Philomath and Dallas in which account information was stolen from customers. All of the incidents have occurred in the last 45 days. The last reported incident took place March 29.
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