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Two Bay Area college students, Harshita Nair (UC Berkeley) and Mahial Sran (San José State), were killed when a sneaker wave swept them from Panther Beach in Santa Cruz County; tributes poured in from Fremont, UC Berkeley, and San José State University as officials warn beachgoers about dangerous swells and sneaker waves following several rescues along the coast.
A woman narrowly avoided being swept away by a sneaker wave during king tides on the Oregon coast, as captured in a video shared by Cannon Beach police. These tides, caused by the alignment of the sun and moon's gravitational forces, create exceptionally high waves. Police have warned the public to maintain a safe distance from beaches, trails, and cliff edges during such conditions, and advised against using jetties as viewing spots.
A 5-year-old girl who was swept out to sea off the coast of Half Moon Bay has tragically died, while the search for a 54-year-old man who was also swept away has been suspended by the Coast Guard. The incident occurred after warnings of dangerous sneaker waves were issued by the National Weather Service.
A system approaching the Pacific Northwest will bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, and the possibility of sneaker waves along the coast. Rainfall totals could reach up to two inches in the Willamette Valley. Monday and Tuesday will be breezy and wet with gusty winds expected. Mid-week will bring drier conditions but colder morning temperatures.
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.