Stories about "research"
Detwiler ’95 plays key role in confirming new African monkey species
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 1:02 pm
An African monkey known as a lesula was recently confirmed as a new species by Kate Detwiler '95 and her fellow primate researchers.
Shifts in student routines may explain 2009’s H1N1 surge, Bates researchers find
Monday, January 28, 2013 12:00 pm
The findings suggest that the patterns of student movement across a campus like Bates is not as "well-blended" as thought.
Sun Journal profiles bio professor Williams and her zeal for zebrafish
Thursday, January 17, 2013 1:07 pm
Examining zebrafish can tell us something about us, says Assistant Professor of Biology Larissa Williams.
Friedlaender ’96 returns to present humpback whale research
Monday, October 29, 2012 2:42 pm
A marine science researcher will reveal how technology can be used to study the feeding behavior of humpback whales, in a lecture on Nov. 6.
Astronomer, artist to give presentations related to ‘Starstruck’
Monday, October 1, 2012 1:47 pm
Up next in a series of talks connected with the Bates College Museum of Art exhibition "Starstruck" are presentations by an astronomer from Yale and by an artist showing work in the show.
Party platforms reflect ideological battles, says political scientist Engel
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 8:39 am
Changes in party platforms over time can reflect the winners and losers among the party factions.
Slate turns to anthropologist Danforth for firewalking explanation
Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:41 pm
The reason firewalkers don't get burned lies in Loring Danforth's research.
Anthropologist Lynch ’89 examines one elderly workforce
Monday, June 18, 2012 11:28 am
Caitrin Lynch '89 is an associate professor of anthropology at Olin College.
Peasants Revolt included women, too, Federico proves
Monday, June 18, 2012 9:54 am
"They were not shy to pick up staffs, sticks, and staves and wield them against perceived oppressors."
Bates team featured in New England Emmy-nominated MPBN documentary
Monday, May 7, 2012 2:03 pm
"Desperate Alewives," a Maine Public Broadcasting Network documentary featuring Bates environmental economist Lynne Lewis among others, has been nominated for a New England Emmy.