Rural educators struggle to meet student mental health with limited resources, study finds
Educators in Maine's rural schools are struggling to meet the mental and emotional needs of their students due to a lack of resources, and institutional support, according to a new study from the University of Maine......»»
Wild turkeys adapt movement to Maine"s winter weather, study shows
Thanksgiving may be right around the corner, but Maine's wild turkeys have more to worry about than ending up on the kitchen table. Winter is coming, and with it, extremely cold temperatures and fewer resources for turkeys to thrive. According to a U.....»»
How proteins in yeast communicate to find mates
Understanding the family of cellular on/off switches known as G-proteins is important because these proteins control a lot of the communication between cells in the human body and beyond. A new study from the University of Maine has revealed more det.....»»
Larval health of an Antarctic cold-water coral species may be resistant to warming water
The larval health of an Antarctic cold-water coral species may be resistant to warming water temperatures, a University of Maine study finds, bringing new hope for the climate change resilience of deep-sea ecosystems in the Western Antarctic Peninsul.....»»
How to make kelp aquaculture a better carbon sink
Cost-effective carbon dioxide removal technologies play a key role in combating climate change. A team of researchers at the University of Maine in collaboration with Conscience Bay Research have developed a kelp aquaculture model for the Gulf of Mai.....»»
Study pinpoints annual migration of red-throated loons in the eastern US
Red-throated loons are known for their superior fishing skills, but little has been known about the migratory patterns of this aquatic bird in eastern North America. A University of Maine study is the first to pinpoint four migration routes of the re.....»»
New study cautions against over-interpreting influence of climate on cultural change and catastrophe
El Nino has been a major driver of societal collapse, various catastrophes and cultural change in coastal Peru for millennia, but it isn't the only culprit. In a new study, University of Maine researchers warn against over-interpreting the role clima.....»»
Apple Watch uncovers deadly hidden tumor, saves Maine woman’s life
Apple Watch has a number of invaluable health features that have proven to save lives over the years. Now the most recent example is a powerful story about how Apple Watch’s heart health features can uncover hidden health issues that could prove d.....»»
Apple Watch helps save Maine woman from deadly tumor
The Apple Watch has been credited with saving the life of a woman in Maine, with atrial fibrillation warnings leading to a path ending in surgery to deal with a deadly tumor.In late May, 67-year-old Kim Durkee received multiple notifications from he.....»»
Mid-depth waters off the United States East Coast are getting saltier
A new study led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) shows a significant increase in frequency of warm saltwater intrusions from the deep ocean to the continental shelf along the Middle Atlantic Bight, which extends from the Gulf of Maine t.....»»
New research shows climate change impacts on whale habitat use in the warming Gulf of Maine
New research finds climate change is having an impact on how large whale species, including the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, use habitats in the warming Gulf of Maine, showing that right whales' use of Cape Cod Bay has shifted si.....»»
Data reveal 20-year transformation of Gulf of Maine
A new synthesis of two decades of data has elucidated the startling transformation of the warming Gulf of Maine. Gathered and analyzed by researchers at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, the study shows many trends that all point to an overarchi.....»»
Maine is One Step Closer To Establishing Aerospace Industry
Maine is closer to launching its space program after Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill to create the Maine Space Port, a law aimed at growing the state's aerospace industry. From a report: Mills signed the bill into law on April 19, creating a public-pr.....»»
TDS Building Fiber Networks in Almost 40 Maine Communities
TDS Building Fiber Networks in Almost 40 Maine Communities TDS Telecommunications has announced fiber projects across 37 Maine communities. The overall initiative will bring upload and download speeds as fast as 2 Gbps to about 21,000 addresses acro.....»»
Study: Penobscot River restoration efforts may benefit both salmon and seals
New research led by the University of Maine finds that river restoration efforts and increasing river herring runs may help lessen the impacts that seals have on salmon. Whole ecosystem restoration may be helping predators and prey alike......»»
Rash-causing moth spreading due to warming, scientists find
A forest pest that bedevils Maine residents and tourists with hairs that cause an itchy rash appears to be spreading due to warming temperatures, a group of scientists has found......»»
Tarp use on small Northeast farms
A new University of Maine Cooperative Extension publication, "Tarping in the Northeast: A Guide for Small Farms," provides the most up-to-date information on an emerging practice of tarping—applying reusable tarps to the soil surface between crops.....»»
Arctaris Impact Investors to Build Fiber Networks in Unserved Areas of Maine
Arctaris Impact Investors to Build Fiber Networks in Unserved Areas of Maine Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC plans to build new fiber broadband networks in unserved and economically distressed rural, urban, and suburban areas, including Opportunity Z.....»»
Human-induced climate change impacts the highest reaches of the planet—Mount Everest
Melting and sublimation on Mount Everest's highest glacier due to human-induced climate change have reached the point that several decades of accumulation are being lost annually now that ice has been exposed, according to a University of Maine-led i.....»»
How is snowfall measured? A meteorologist explains how volunteers tally up winter storms
The Blue Hill Observatory, a few miles south of Boston, recorded the deepest snow cover in its 130-year history, an incredible 46 inches, in February 2015. The same month, Bangor, Maine, tied its record for deepest snow at 53 inches. Mountainous loca.....»»