More Maine people and organizations are invited to join BioConnects New England, which will help connect a new generation of workers and innovators to one of our region’s economic strengths.
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Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
2nd graders from Farmington win national science title
The trio – Ronnie Yau, Lucy Perry, and Claire Kiger – are now in the running to win the national Toshiba Exploravision Science Fair Competition for an invention to combat climate change and greenhouse gases.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Comfort amid grief can come from many sources
After finding religion and intoxication unsatisfactory, a writer takes solace in one of the laws of science.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Even the best climate forecasts are still shaded by clouds
More certain than ever about global warming, scientists still struggle to understand the role of water in the atmosphere.
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UMF professor and students make important fish gene discovery
A University of Maine at Farmington research team that includes one student from Livermore Falls has discovered a new gene in fish that could impact the understanding of human diseases.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine student ‘cubesat’ competition part of growing industry
Middle and high schoolers who created their own mini-satellites will put them to the test this weekend. Future launches are sure to come.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Launch hints at Maine’s future in space
There may be room in the commercial aerospace industry for small rockets that can launch tiny satellites into specific orbits.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: U.S. is falling behind in science and engineering. Here are 3 ways to catch up
Turning the tide will require new educational policy, targeted federal funding and visionary executive leadership
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: COVID-19 is a dress rehearsal for climate change
This is a moment to learn some important lessons for the future.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Astronomer discusses what Earth would be like if it never had a moon
University of Maine’s Neil Comins said the moon helped create longer days, seasons and the building blocks for life to evolve.