Rachel Schattman, a University of Maine assistant professor of sustainable agriculture, was interviewed by CNBC on how environmental extremes and climate change are increasingly affecting farmers. Schattman said that changing temperatures and precipitation are two big stressors, but farmers are good at problem solving. “The variability makes that problem-solving process a lot more intense and […]
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Paul Mayewski, director of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, spoke with the Wall Street Journal about how Mount Everest, particularly the Khumbu Icefall, is becoming more dangerous to climb as a result of climate change. Rapid melting causes glaciers, like the Khumbu Glacier, to shrink and erode. That increases the risk of avalanches, […]
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The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5) and WFVX promoted the University of Maine’s 2024 commencement ceremonies.
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In a story about the exposure to toxic per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) among birds, the Portland Press Herald highlighted efforts by University of Maine researchers to explore the presence of these “forever chemicals” in other wildlife. “Humans made PFAS, and if we can make it, we can clean it up. It won’t be easy, […]
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Scattered across the Penobscot Experimental Forest are veritable treasure troves for its denizens, each containing riches beyond comprehension. These caches do not contain gold or jewels – they’re filled with eastern white pine seeds and were placed by a team of researchers at the University of Maine for one purpose: to catch furry thieves red-handed. […]
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New technology to study cancer, unique materials for medical devices and diseases transmitted by mosquitoes are among the areas of research being conducted through a new partnership between the University of Maine and University of Southern Maine. Led by UMaine’s Institute of Medicine, the pilot program provides fellowships to USM faculty to conduct research through […]
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Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn, adjutant general of the Maine National Guard and commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, told University of Maine’s newest graduates to continue in an endless pursuit of knowledge, find passion in their work and live their lives in service of others. “I know the words — learn, […]
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For a segment about “No Mow May,” Philip Fanning, a University of Maine assistant professor of agricultural entomology, said in an interview with WFVX (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) that generally speaking, a third of the food humans have to eat is made available because of pollinators. The city of Bangor is encouraging people to […]
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The University of Maine Lobster Institute is participating in the second annual Auburn Lobster Festival on Saturday, May 11. A preview for the event from Down East Magazine stated the Lobster Institute will bring a tank of lobsters, not to eat, but to use for educational demonstrations about lobster anatomy and behavior.
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In the fall, students enrolled in the course “Introduction to Anthropology: Human Origins and Prehistory” will be taught by a world-renowned archaeologist who recently received one of the highest honors a scientist can achieve. Longtime University of Maine professor Daniel H. Sandweiss was elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) on April 30. Membership […]
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