The location, season and the time of day influence how fast temperatures are rising at Maine wild blueberry fields due to climate change, according to a new University of Maine study. To identify variations in climate across Maine wild blueberry fields at different times of the day and year, the research team led by Rafa […]
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Winter cold may not be what’s keeping ticks from spreading north in Maine, a new University of Maine study finds. The research shows that blacklegged tick nymphs are able to survive inhospitably cold winter temperatures with insulation from leaf litter and snow pack, which may lead to an expansion of their range into northern Maine […]
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Schools across the state held their last classes of the 2021–22 school year this week, marking the official start of summer for Maine students, parents and teachers. However, about 125 educators won’t be leaving the classroom just yet, as they take part in the first annual University of Maine Educators Institute being held virtually June […]
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New technology can enhance the carbon storage of harvested wood products in Maine by using the materials for innovative, longer-lasting end uses such as building materials, according to a study led by the University of Maine. Harvested wood products used in buildings, paper, biochar and more all store carbon. Agencies like the Intergovernmental Panel on […]
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Over the past 200 years that browntail moth caterpillars have been studied, the invasive pest has only been documented feeding on hardwood trees. Now, preliminary findings from the University of Maine suggest that mature browntail moth caterpillars also may be able to subsist on coniferous trees. The discovery — which was made thanks to a […]
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Patricia Oh, senior project manager for the University of Maine Center on Aging, received an award created in her honor, and recognition from the Maine Legislature and Gov. Janet Mills for her service to older adults and communities that support them. The Lifelong Communities Fellows, experienced lifelong community leaders who mentor groups starting or expanding […]
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Kristin Vekasi, associate professor at the Department of Political Science and School of Policy and International Affairs at the University of Maine, testified in front of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Commission on her research about rare earth policies on June 9, 2022. A copy of her testimony can be found online. Vekasi testified that […]
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Two major glaciers in West Antarctica may be losing ice faster than they have in at least the last 5,000 years, a University of Maine study finds. The rapidly melting glaciers could lead to major sea level rise over the next several centuries. Over the past few decades, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet has retreated […]
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A pilot study led by researchers at the University of Maine could lead to improved services for college students with autism. The study investigated the use of a social skills curriculum for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) making the transition from high school to college. Although results were limited, the project included a partnership […]
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Takeout food is more popular than ever, but waste created by single-use plastic containers is environmentally harmful. University of Maine engineers have created a grease-proof, water-resistant container from recyclable cellulose nanocomposites that could be the next big thing in takeout technology. The demand for takeout, fast food and ready-made food has created an enormous plastic […]
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