Science

Published
February 17, 2022

Intertidal: Sounds of the sea creatures
Published
January 9, 2022

Insight: The science-denial conundrum

Several myths perpetuate the problem, seen all too well as the world confronts a pandemic and climate change.
Published
October 14, 2021

Celebrating National Seafood Month with a local focus
Published
September 22, 2021

Maine Voices: The more things change, the more they stay the same – or do they?

Unlike the Egyptians in 1177 B.C., we have the science and technology to mitigate the climate crisis, as long as we have the political will.
Published
September 21, 2021

Maine Voices: Either we change and adapt to COVID, or we sicken and die of it

We have the ability to consciously alter the course of natural selection, but too many of us still are choosing to do what we’ve always done.

Published
September 12, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Comfort amid grief can come from many sources

After finding religion and intoxication unsatisfactory, a writer takes solace in one of the laws of science.
Published
September 10, 2021

Commentary: Message not getting through on how well vaccines work

Without better data showing exactly how effective COVID inoculations remain against hospitalization and death, many people won't believe it.
Published
August 27, 2021

Commentary: Even the best climate forecasts are still shaded by clouds

More certain than ever about global warming, scientists still struggle to understand the role of water in the atmosphere.
Published
August 25, 2021

Our View: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine years in the making

Fully approved Monday, the shot was created and received emergency approval in record time, but it is the result of a long commitment to science.
Published
August 1, 2021

Bedside table: While we’ve been busy worrying about COVID-19, uh-oh this: