Research shows cartoons for girls pile on the sugar
Shows for girls mention sweets eight times more often than shows for boys, study finds
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UO brain research could help improve robotic arm prosthetics
The neural patterns behind reaching for an object can advance brain-computer interfaces
Students fill gaps in stories told by Oregon's historical markers
A new website and map provide a fuller picture of the state's past and the effects of settlement
Daylight saving time is linked to lost worker productivity
UO research finds ‘springing forward’ can affect early-morning productivity for up to two weeks
UO research looks at how climate is affecting public transportation
The study of 48 US cities over nearly two decades is the most comprehensive one yet
UO-designed parenting training strengthens families’ mental health
The Family Check-Up, backed by 30 years of research, is now used in the US and internationally
Study: Smartphones get parenting support to families in rural areas
Parents taking part in the program reported reduced depression and improved parenting skills
Study links popular herbicide to problems with infant health
Work by UO economists suggests exposure to glyphosate can cause low birth weight and early birth
Solutions journalism can spur climate action, UO study finds
By showing readers both the threats and ways to mitigate them, people are more willing to act
Science plus a good story spurs action on youth concussions
UO researchers work with parents to hone ways to explain the dangers, reduce kids’ risk