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PublishedApril 14, 2022
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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PublishedSeptember 12, 2021
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.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2021
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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PublishedJuly 27, 2021
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.
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PublishedJune 25, 2021
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.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2021
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.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2020
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
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PublishedOctober 4, 2020
Commentary: COVID-19 is a dress rehearsal for climate change
This is a moment to learn some important lessons for the future.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
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.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2020
Research shows warming waters, acidification hurt lobsters’ ability to cope with stress and disease
University of Maine researchers explored how end-of-century ocean conditions could impact the state's signature crustacean.
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