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Appears in 3 stories · Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Research institution behind the discovery
Hydrogen made from water and sunlight usually needs a precious metal catalyst to speed the reaction. Oregon State University researchers have built a material that skips that step entirely.
Updated Oct 14
As of October 2026: Origin of the oregonin compound, 1974
A toothpaste whose active compound was first isolated from Oregon red alder in 1974 is now registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Seoul-based Dr. Oregonin Inc. announced the registration on Oct. 6, after 27 years of research at Kangwon National University into oregonin from Korean alder.
Updated Oct 8
As of August 2026: Developer and operator of PacWave South
The first wave energy test site connected to the continental US electric grid opened off Oregon's coast this week. PacWave South took a decade to permit and build, backed by nearly $150 million in federal investment.
Updated Aug 27
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