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The Art of SciComm: MSU Science Theatre
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Ready for the show? The curtain is about to come up on MSU Science Theatre.
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Whadayaknow about bats?
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This week’s segment of Whadayaknow asks respondents: What do you know about bats?
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Calls for national cattle tracking system follow Michigan’s success
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Michigan is among the first states to track cattle with ear tags that emit radio signals, a system livestock officials say should be adopted nationwide to track disease outbreaks.
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Women in STEM battle gender bias
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The STEM fields have traditionally been dominated by men. That can make it tough for women to break in – or gain respect. Some female professionals in the Great Lakes Region have their own stories about the culture of gender bias.
Capital News Service
Old UP avalanche teaches new lesson to rescuers
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Twelve year old Henry Takala survived being buried head down for three hours in a 1939 Michigan avalanche. His story is a lesson for rescuers today.
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Rethinking, retelling Native American roles in Great Lakes history
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Michigan officials are taking a hard look at state historical markers that are offensive or inaccurate about Native Americans and ignore their contributions to Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
Birds
People can once again kill cormorants
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The controversial waterfowl can destroy habitats and property, but researchers say cormorant culls can hurt the other bird species they’re meant to protect.
Capital News Service
Michigan educators push for more science and math opportunities for girls
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There is a nationwide push to recruit more women for jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math. But it’s tough to achieve change.
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Increasing the effect of environmental laws on the Great Lakes
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Successful management of wildlife throughout the Great Lakes states requires a high level of compliance with environmental laws, says Ethan Shirley, a masters and Juris Doctor candidate in MSU’s College of Law.
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Michigan bill would require latex-using restaurants to notify customers
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A Traverse City, Michigan lawmaker wants to require restaurants whose workers use latex gloves to post warning signs for their customers. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says an increasing number of consumers appear to be latex-sensitive.