Dean Astumian, professor of physics at the University of Maine, was interviewed by Chemistry World on a recent development in light powered molecular crystal motors. Astumian, an expert in molecular machines at UMaine who was not involved in the research, is enthusiastic about the progress. “The idea of shining light on a system to get […]
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WFVX (Fox 22 in Bangor) highlighted research from University of Maine students and assistant professor of chemical engineering Evan Wujcik that aimed to make wearable sensor technology more comfortable and reliable. The team of researchers created a prototype of a wearable sensor system that can repair itself like skin by reattaching pieces that tear. “Those […]
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University of Maine at Machias cooperating professor of marine ecology Brian Beal, who is also the volunteer director of research at the Downeast Institute, was interviewed by The Maine Monitor on the disappearance of wild mussels. Beal said the decrease in the presence of wild mussels could be caused directly or indirectly by warming ocean […]
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a new center for researching and finding solutions to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are found in Maine’s water and land and have been linked to liver disease and high cholesterol, at the University of Maine. E & E News by Politico and the Bangor Daily News […]
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Bangor Daily News interviewed Jason Entsminger, University of Maine Cooperative Extension assistant professor, small business specialist and Maine Business School assistant professor of entrepreneurship and innovation, on how Maine farms are increasing their economic impact in the state and nationally through agritourism. Agritourism can range from overnight stays on a farm to cutting down a […]
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WFVX (FOX 22 in Bangor) reported on the Maine Science Festival Discovery on Tap event, organized by the Maine Discovery Museum, which featured Justin Brown, laboratory research manager of VEMI Lab at UMaine, and assistant professor of spatial informatics Nimesha Ranasinghe. Brown presented on the technological power of haptics and touch. “We have touch receptors […]
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Maine Public, WVII (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor), the Portland Press Herald, Spectrum News, WMTW (Channel 8 in Portland), WABI TV (Channel 5 in Bangor) and featured a project by the University of Maine High Altitude Ballooning Group to launch a balloon during the total solar eclipse on April 8 to gather data and livestream […]
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Portland Press Herald interviewed Warren Riess, associate research professor Emeritus from the University of Maine’s History Department, regarding maritime laws surrounding a sunken vessel found near Southwest Harbor. “Maritime laws over salvaging sunken ships were created to help the original and rightful owners, said marine archaeologist,” said Riess.
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Jason Lilley, sustainable agriculture and maple industry educator at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was interviewed by Spectrum News and The Quoddy Tides regarding the production of maple syrup heading into Maine Maple Sunday. With the unusually warm weather this winter, there was concern that there may not be enough syrup to meet demand. “As […]
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News Center Maine interviewed Lindsay Seward, a principal lecturer of wildlife ecology at the University of Maine, regarding the spring hibernation patterns of black bears. Researchers like Seward have been closely watching for any impacts black bears may be facing due to climate change. “They’re eating ants; they’re eating raspberries; they’re eating acorns and are […]
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