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Photo Friday: cold spring

By Amanda Proscia | April 15, 2016

Satellite image catches Great Lakes region in transition.

Land

Earth science quiz

By Amanda Proscia | April 1, 2016

Can you solve it?

Water

Untapped: When your only potable water comes in a bottle

By Amanda Proscia | March 4, 2016

Flint’s water crisis changed how residents do laundry, cook, care for their pets, brush their teeth, bathe and even recycle.

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They’re back! A Beaver Tale: The Castors of Conners Creek

By Amanda Proscia | February 29, 2016

A new kid-friendly book tells the story of the discovery of a beaver family living near the Detroit River.

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Energy

Opposition to straits pipeline spreading across state

By Jasmine Watts | February 10, 2016

At least 15 townships and counties have voiced concerns to state officials about the pipeline.

Wildlife

Bat recovery slow from white-nose syndrome

By Amanda Proscia | January 8, 2016

That’s not good for margarita lovers as bats are one of the largest global pollinators of agave.

Waste

Digital map tracks factory farm environmental violations

By Amanda Proscia | January 6, 2016

The map uses Michigan as the model for other states.

Recreation

Madison’s numerous dog parks have tails wagging

By Amanda Proscia | November 8, 2015

They are part of a city goal for a”dog-positive parks system.” Studies say dog parks are sources of support, information sharing and collective action.

Recreation

Great Lakes cities top some lists for park amenities

By Amanda Proscia | November 2, 2015

Great Lakes cities rank on several national top 10 lists for parks and recreation.

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Born (horn) free: Minnesota lab stops them before they grow

By Amanda Proscia | October 15, 2015

It edits DNA in a way that bypasses the need for painful horn removal.

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    Finding out what fabric something is made of, the process behind it and everything in between only made me love fashion more. 

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Catch of the Day

  • Melanoma cases higher in rural areas, study finds

    Research shows that rural residents have higher rates of breast, prostate, cervical and colorectal cancer, lower rates of preventative screening and higher death rates from those types of cancer than urban residents.

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Podcasts

  • First-ever transit service hovercraft in North America plans to hit the water in summer 2023

    More modern versions have switched to a more conventional diesel engine, much quieter and much more fuel- efficient.

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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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