Stories about "Science and technology"
Alumnus and Bates Contemplates Food
Saturday, November 1, 2008 1:51 pm
The cover of the Fall 2008 Bates Magazine shows Nicolas Lindholm '86 displaying tomatoes grown on his family-operated organic farm, Hackmatack Farm, in Penobscot, Maine.
What's the Dam Point?
Saturday, November 1, 2008 11:46 am
Shortly after a press release announced Lynne Lewis' scholarly article on dam removal, the Bates environmental economist learned where her academic research really hits home.
Food writer Pollan explores ‘American paradox’
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 12:00 pm
The annual Otis Lecture at Bates, Pollan's droll, fact-rich talk was titled In Defense of Food: "The Omnivore's Solution."
Science historian discusses views of climate change
Monday, October 20, 2008 11:40 am
Historian of science at the University of California, San Diego, Naomi Oreskes gave a lecture on the science of climate change and the notion of scientific consensus. (Total length: 1:16:12)
Field Geology in Maine
Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:33 pm
Another cool class I am taking this year is called Field Geology in Maine. What’s awesome about it is how the course introduces you to the principles of geology while working in the field. Therefore, it isn’t the same old “rocks in a box” kind of geology that sounds oh-so boring. Instead, the professor has the philosophy that the best way to learn geology is by doing it. About once a month, our lab will go out on a field trip to the coast, Baxter State Park, or even Acadia National Park.
UChicago professor celebrates Darwin at Bates
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 9:00 pm
"What advice would you give to Maine students interested in science?"
Maddie White '09 contemplates the 'final frontier'
Monday, September 22, 2008 12:00 pm
It has always fascinated me that we are able to study and understand what is way beyond our physical reach.
Expert on herbicide effects on frogs opens College Lecture Series
Friday, September 19, 2008 2:08 pm
A biologist who made national news with his research into the effects of a common pesticide on frogs will speak at Bates College.
Bates, Lewiston Public Library series to mark Darwin anniversaries
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 1:50 pm
The year 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of naturalist Charles Darwin and the 150th publication anniversary of The Origin of Species, the book in which Darwin set forth the theory of evolution. During the 2008-09 academic year, Bates College and the Lewiston Public Library are commemorating these anniversaries with "Darwin at 200," a series of events illustrating the importance of Darwin's theory to our understanding of life on Earth and to human culture.
The New York Times: Devils Hole pupfish is at brink
Friday, August 22, 2008 12:00 pm
A precipitious drop in the population of the Devils Hole pupfish, an iridescent blue minnow found only in a hot spring-fed pool in the Nevada desert, is confounding scientists.