science

Published
July 11, 2023

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences to host open house

Facility invites public to free event to hear from research scientists, attend demonstrations and participate in activities in East Boothbay.
Published
June 28, 2023

Scientists have finally ‘heard’ the chorus of gravitational waves that ripple through the universe

Scientists say there could be more, or bigger, black hole mergers happening out in space than we thought – or point to other sources of gravitational waves that could challenge our understanding of the universe.
Published
June 8, 2023

$30 million project will expand footprint, capacity of Bigelow research center in East Boothbay

The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences says it will break ground this fall on a 25,000-square-foot building to accommodate a growing staff and add new capabilities for teaching and research.
Published
June 4, 2023

A trio of science-based children’s books run the gamut from A (ants) to T (turtles)
Published
May 10, 2023

Maine Voices: Mainers have a strong voice – tell Sen. Collins why Maine needs science funding

With a federal budget battle underway, an oceanographer seeks help advocating for NOAA, the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Published
February 28, 2023

Prince Memorial Library to host talk on Maine Big Night
Published
January 10, 2023

How do forest lizards survive life in the city? They morph.

U.S. scientists in Puerto Rico say one species has sprouted special scales to better cling to smooth surfaces like walls and windows and grown larger limbs to sprint across open areas.
Published
December 10, 2022

Commentary: Maine PFAS reporting law skips over science for politics

A ban on these chemicals by 2030 simply makes fewer products available at far more cost for every Maine household.
Published
December 3, 2022

The humble Farmer: On matters of science, I know when to stay in my lane

Say what you like about me – I am able to accept some things at face value without understanding anything about them.
Published
December 1, 2022

Intertidal: Sturgeon making a comeback in Maine waters