Tick populations continue to rise in Michigan
There’s a guy at Michigan State University who people call when they find a tick on their child or their pet. Lately, he’s been getting a lot of calls.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMost of us are slackers when it comes to hand washing
New research finds men are dirtier than women, but not by much. Health officials say that washing your hands is the best thing you can do to avoid getting» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThere are 7 places in Michigan where you can text data to scientists
If you’ve ever wanted to get involved in science but thought it sounded like a lot of work, now all you have to do is send a text. Chris Lowry is an» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDeveloper wants to build homes on reclaimed sand mining site
Castle Dunes LLC is proposing to develop more than 200 acres of reclaimed sand mining land in Norton Shores near Muskegon. The company has a purchase» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View Article6 things to know to stop invaders from hitchhiking on your boat
There are more than 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan, and a lot of us love to take boats out on them. But invasive species also like to catch a ride on» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleUnlocking the secrets of sea lamprey love
The sea lamprey is an invasive fish with a round mouth like a suction cup. It latches onto big fish like lake trout and salmon, drills its razor sharp» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleUM researcher studies melting glaciers to learn about climate change
With all the heat and humidity we've been having, ice sounds pretty good right about now. Sarah Aciego is going a long way for some ice this summer: she’s» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleRenewable energy use continues to rise
In the United States, we’re using more renewable energy than we were a few years ago. A.J. Simon is the group leader for energy with the Lawrence Livermore» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAn overhaul for the nation's chemical safety law?
The main law that regulates chemicals in products we use every day is called the Toxic Substances Control Act. Pretty much everyone says this law is» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe high cost of cleaner vehicles
The Center for Automotive Research (yeah, the acronym is CAR) is holding its Management Briefing Seminars this week in Traverse City. A big part of the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMichigan Chamber of Commerce steps into fracking debate
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce is getting into the debate over horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Fracking pumps a mixture of water, sand and» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFracking and the environment: what do scientists know so far?
As the national debate around horizontal hydraulic fracturing continues, one of the central questions is: what does the practice do to our environment?» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWolf pups a good sign for struggling population on Isle Royale
The wolves of Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park have not been doing well, but there’s some unexpected good news. Earlier this year, researchers from» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleHelping Michigan cities plan for a warmer future
Cities in the Great Lakes region are trying to adapt to our changing climate. Megan Hunter is the chief planning officer for the City of Flint. “You know,» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFinding Michigan's most remote spot
When was the last time you were someplace so remote, you didn’t see another person, or even a road for miles? Getting that far away from civilization can» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleU-M researchers unravel mysteries about mercury in fish
There are a lot of health benefits from eating fish. But some kinds of fish contain high levels of mercury. A form of mercury called methylmercury is toxic» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTo prepare for invasive Asian carp, DNR tests its carp-catching skills
This week, the Department of Natural Resources went through a big training drill that’s a first of its kind in Michigan. The drill is supposed to prepare» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSalmon's favorite food dwindling in Lake Michigan
It looks like food for salmon will continue to be scarce in Lake Michigan. Researchers say it appears not many alewives were born in the lake this year -» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleExperts trying to get leg up on walnut tree disease before it hits Michigan
Anyone who had to pay a lot of money to cut down dead ash trees in their yard remembers a pest called the emerald ash borer. In our region we’ve had a lot» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleStudy finds PCBs can change the songs birds sing
Chemicals called PCBs - or polychlorinated biphenyls - are toxic to people and wildlife. The Environmental Protection Agency says they can cause cancer and» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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