The untamed ferocity of wildfires has long been a force of nature, shaping landscapes and ecosystems in both destructive and transformative ways. Once flames move across forests and leave trails…
Air Force releases aluminum-coated glass fibers over Oregon
In Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands, where the air is crisp and the land echoes with the whispers of the Oregon wilderness, a new and different kind of thunder rumbles. When F-15…
You glow in the dark
The human body glows. This might sound like science fiction, but it results from ultraweak biophoton emission imperceptible to the naked eye. The study stated that the faint light…
Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, Oregon is gearing up to fortify its defenses against cyber threats with a groundbreaking initiative—the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCOE). …
Portland State Aerospace Society
Portland State Aerospace Society (PSAS) is a place where DIY rocketry meets nanosatellites, and the only rule is that there are no rules! PSAS is a vibrant group of students…
Shifting baseline syndrome
Surrounded by nature in Portland, it is crucial to pause and reflect on an often-overlooked phenomenon which affects our natural surroundings and our perception of them. What we consider normal…
3D Printing, laser beams and SNES controllers
In a galaxy not so far away, where ideas are born, molded and brought to life, lies a center of futuristic innovation. Take a journey through laser beams, 3D printing…
Navigating post Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake hazards
If you’ve lived in Portland for a while, you’re probably familiar with the risks associated with residing in this region along the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ)—a fault located 70–100 miles…
Documenting social issues through a feminist psychology lens
Among Dr. Jan Haaken’s many titles are clinical psychologist, documentary filmmaker, feminist and professor emeritus of psychology at Portland State. Her career began in the early ‘70s when social movements…
A perspective on hostile architecture
When people hear hostile architecture, some will immediately think of it as an anti-houseless action which creates undesirable spaces for those seeking shelter on the streets. This is too narrow…
Phrenology and physiognomy trending on social media
Phrenology and physiognomy are two distinct pseudoscientific practices. Phrenology attempts to establish a connection between cognitive ability, as well as the size and shape of a person’s skull. In contrast,…