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Villains
in Vacationland |
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UMaine entomologists are
studying the effect of invading European fire ants on local
ecosystems, where the aggressive species is out-foraging native ants
with their overpowering hunting and scavenging skills. |
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Rethinking
Islamic Fundamentalism |
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Anthropologist Henry
Munson talks about Islam, nationalism and the resentment of foreign
domination at the heart of the conflict in the Middle East. |
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Fuse |
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For seniors majoring in
studio art, a challenging capstone course with an emphasis on
critical thinking and the communication of ideas is a bridge to the
professional art world. |
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Tuning
In |
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Psychologist Thane
Fremouw's research exploring the neural mechanisms required for
complex auditory perception in birds could help us better understand
how humans discriminate between sounds. |
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Warning
Light |
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Researchers in the
Department of Chemistry and the Mitchell Center are developing a
sensor-based monitoring system to ensure the safety of drinking
water. |