Jes Burns is a science and environment reporter and host of “All Science. No Fiction.” at Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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Why Hasn’t Wave Energy Gotten Its Sea Legs Yet?
It’s hard to convert energy from the ocean into electricity, thanks to a tough regulatory environment and, well, the ocean.
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In This Computer Component, Data Slides Through Honey
Honey could be the secret ingredient in building a more eco-friendly “memristor,” which transmits data through malleable pathways.
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An Underwater Volcano Off The Oregon Coast Sheds Light On Eruptions
The Axial Seamount is a natural laboratory, helping scientists improve long-term eruption forecasts.
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Renewable Energy Makes Waves In Oregon
Plans for a wave testing facility in the state are advancing.