Astronomer discusses what Earth would be like if it never had a moon

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Published
September 16, 2020

Astronomer discusses what Earth would be like if it never had a moon

University of Maine's Neil Comins said the moon helped create longer days, seasons and the building blocks for life to evolve.
Published
April 27, 2020

Scarborough firm expands with COVID-19 home-monitoring system

Senscio Systems of Scarborough is expanding to offer its home-based health management system to more patients.
Published
April 21, 2020

Saco company helps in COVID-19 fight by testing the tests

Maine Molecular Quality Controls makes kits that ensure COVID-19 tests are accurate.
Published
November 13, 2019

‘Mighty mice’ custom-designed at Jackson Lab are headed to the space station

Scientists on the International Space Station will study bone and muscle loss in brawny Jackson Laboratory mice.
Published
October 25, 2019

Bates snags federal cash to help study Lake Auburn

Researchers hope to use more technology to help understand the algae blooms that impact many American lakes, including the one that Auburn and Lewiston rely on for drinking water.
Published
October 17, 2019

Biological sciences industry on the rise in Maine, new report shows

Job growth in the sector has been 14% over the past 5 years, compared with only 4% for all industries combined, says the Bioscience Association of Maine.
Published
August 18, 2019

Have a sweet tooth? Hate cilantro? Your genes may tell you why

Genetics can provide a fascinating glimpse into our eating habits.
Published
August 16, 2019

Bates College receives its largest-ever federal grant

Nearly $4 million from the National Science Foundation will allow the college to create a new database of video images useful for research on artificial intelligence and neuroscience.
Published
May 13, 2019

Scientists link warming of Gulf of Maine to decline in right whales’ food supply

Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.
Published
May 5, 2019

What makes the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Maine the No. 2 high school in the nation?

National recognition from U.S. News & World Report spotlights an educational hidden gem in remote northern Maine.