Exploring the Mysteries of Deep-Sea Thermal Vents and Beyond

Researchers at Portland State University have discovered an array of microbial life at different hydrothermal vent sites around the world, including evidence of two new phyla. Scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Lab are working to identify materials that can withstand high temperatures and other extreme conditions to build nuclear fusion reactors. Researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory have developed software that helps farmers visualize their water usage to use it more efficiently. Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University and the Portland VA Health Care System have found a promising fourth option for treating alcoholism using a drug called apremilast. Researchers at Oregon State University have identified conditions that are ripe for sneaker waves to form, which could be used to create an early-warning system.