Lobsters inspire researchers to develop new body armor

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Published
February 19, 2019

Lobsters inspire researchers to develop new body armor

Scientists at MIT and Harvard believe the soft membrane covering the animal's joints and abdomen could guide the development of a new type of flexible armor for humans.
Published
December 23, 2018

Book review: ‘Follow the Sun’ is a family saga wrapped in a seaside mystery

In Edward J. Delaney's new novel, the members of a lobsterman's family are something less than heartbroken when he vanishes at sea.
Published
December 8, 2018

Researchers find new way to convert lobster shells into plastic, and it’s not too hard

Chemists at McGill University say the process could be used in the production of things such as medical implants. It could also make use of the millions of tons of waste produced by the seafood industry.
Published
November 11, 2018

First released in 1937, story of ‘Curious Lobster’ and pals is as fresh as ever

Kids will still love these unlikely adventurers (as will their parents).
Published
October 19, 2018

Eight Maine lobster chefs claw their way to the top

When the forks are down, Avery Richter of The Black Tie Co., wins the judges' award in this year's Harvest on the Harbor.
Published
October 16, 2018

Our View: Proposed lobster rules not based on science

A recent study jumped to conclusions about the cause of right whales' deaths.
Published
October 8, 2018

Scarborough lobsterman, son, catch some beauties, but they are for show only

Greg Turner says he'll offer the rare calico and blue lobsters to an aquarium, or return them to the sea.
Published
October 8, 2018

Sen. Collins’ vote on Kavanaugh triggers calls to boycott Maine

Angry over the elevation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, some customers and tourists vow to stay away from the state and its products.
Published
October 4, 2018

Lobster industry blasts proposed regulations intended to protect whales

Officials say scientific data doesn't support the proposals.
Published
October 2, 2018

Proposals to save right whales could drastically change lobstering

Regulators will meet next week to consider actions to preserve the threatened species, including a one-month closure of fishing zones and outlawing certain gear.