Changing Ocean Conditions Threaten North American Atlantic Salmon
Changing ocean conditions threaten North American Atlantic salmon.
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Shahinpoor Mentioned in Article Previewing Soft Robotics Journal
Mohsen Shahinpoor, Richard C. Hill professor and Mechanical Engineering Department Chairman at the University of Maine, was mentioned in an article announcing a preview issue of Soft Robotics (SoRo), a new peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the science and engineering of soft materials in mobile machines. Shahinpoor contributed the article “A review of ionic polymeric soft […]
Read moreGabe’s Study Cited in BDN Article on Waterfront Concert Noise
A Bangor Daily News article on noise complaints made during concerts held on the Bangor Waterfront included a reference to a study completed earlier this year by Todd Gabe, University of Maine economics professor. Gabe’s study found the Waterfront Concerts have generated more than $30 million in local spending in the first three years.
Read moreHuffington Post Blog Focuses on UMaine Offshore Wind Project
The University of Maine-led offshore wind project was mentioned in a Huffington Post blog by Lewis Milford, president of Clean Energy Group, titled “A Cautionary Tale: Maine, Statoil and the importance of state policies to advance offshore wind.”
Read moreWatch List News Carries Report on UMaine Research on Blueberries, Digestion
Watch List News included a press release on University of Maine research that found wild lowbush blueberries are good for digestion. Vivian Chi-Hua Wu, associate professor of microbiology and food safety, led a group of researchers who studied the digestive effects of blueberries in rats.
Read moreWVII Reports on UMaine’s Wind Turbine Testing Extension, Bid Preparatio
WVII (Channel 7) reported the University of Maine has extended its test deployment of a floating wind turbine in Castine Harbor as it prepares its bid for a long-term contract for an offshore wind pilot project.
Read moreHayes’ Research on Substance-Exposed Newborns Cited in BDN Articles
Research by Marie Hayes, University of Maine psychology professor, on the health of drug-affected babies was cited in a Bangor Daily News article about the rise of Maine newborns exposed to opiates and new options experts are exploring to help them. Hayes’ latest research focused on how an infant’s genetic makeup may affect the response […]
Read moreBWWFitnessWorld Reports on UMaine Research on Blueberries, Digestion
BWWFitnessWorld reported on University of Maine research that found wild lowbush blueberries are good for digestion. Vivian Chi-Hua Wu, associate professor of microbiology and food safety, led a group of researchers who studied the digestive effects of blueberries in rats.
Read moreGabe, Boothbay Land Trust Economics Study Cited in Article
The community news section of WCSH’s (Channel 6) website featured an article about a recent University of Maine School of Economics study. Todd Gabe, UMaine economics professor, said the study estimates the economic effect of the more than 63,000 visitors to the Boothbay Region Land Trust’s preserve is around $3.9 million a year.
Read moreUMaine Extends Wind Turbine Testing, Prepares Bid, Media Report
The Bangor Daily News reported the University of Maine has extended its test deployment of a floating wind turbine in Castine Harbor to a year as it prepares its bid for a long-term contract for an offshore wind pilot project. Maine Public Broadcasting Network also carried a report on UMaine’s bid preparation titled “UMaine looks […]
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