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Ecologist to discuss Maine’s seagrass meadowsMerryspring Nature Center
Apr 10, 2021
Photo by: Katie DuBois Maine seagrass meadows are disappearing.
Camden Marine ecologist Katie DuBois will lead a presentation, “Saving Maine’s Seagrass Meadows,” in an online webinar offered by Merryspring Nature Center Tuesday, April 20 at noon.
Historically, over 35,000 acres of seagrass meadows lined the Maine coastline. These marine meadows not only boost the health of coastal ecosystems but also have enormous positive impacts on Maine fisheries.
But Maine seagrass meadows have been disappearing for the last several decades. In this program, DuBois will speak about why seagrasses are important, what is causing the decline of Maine seagrasses, and possible ways to restore this ecosystem.
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On Wednesday, April 7, Scientists discovered a way to replace synthetic blue food coloring with a naturally occurring cyan blue. The cooking and beverage industries rely heavily on the color of food as it influences several properties, including appearance, taste, safety, and nutritional value. The color blue is one of nature s rarest food colors, particularly cyan blue, giving scientists limited natural food colorant sources like red cabbages.
The Quest for the Color Blue
(Photo : Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash)
Scientist Made Natural Cyan Blue Food Coloring Out of Red Cabbages
Scientists have been on several explorations lately, including finding new ways to examine the brain without complications. Also, they have been searching for natural blues that can be added to foods and drinks.
Children s STEAM program The Magnificent Makers Written by Ruth Keeler Memorial Library
Dr. Theanne Griffith is a neuroscientist and children s book author. Since she was a little girl, she’s loved both storytelling and science. Her books blend these two passions, taking young readers on out of this world science adventures they’ll never forget.
Join her at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library on April 11th at 1:00 p.m. as she hosts a science demonstration and reading of her book(s). Register here to attend the event.
Her debut chapter book series,The Magnificent Makers, was published this year by Random House Children s Books. Theanne received her BA in neuroscience and Spanish from Smith College, and earned her doctorate in neuroscience from Northwestern University. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of California Davis. She lives in Northern California with her partner, two beautiful daughters, and three cats.
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Jax Wokas, who grew up in Illinois, but now goes to college in Seattle, is one of 20 young creators featured in a new book highlighting LGBTQ youth experiences.
A new book co-edited by an Illinois State University professor showcases stories, art, and poetry by LGBTQ high schoolers. The project includes a broad spectrum of student experiences.
The book is called “Writing Out of the Closet” and features work from 20 students across North America. The book is dedicated “to all the young LGBTQ writers still waiting to be heard.”
Kyle O’Daniel is one of the editors. He teaches English at Mahomet-Seymour High School. He said the project came about in part because he realized the work of young LGBTQ artists wasn’t being represented.