archaeology
Prehistory found deep in Lake Huron
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The findings are a reminder that climate has never really been stable, and that much of the evidence of human adaptation to climate change isn’t found on land.
Art
Giving new life to road kill
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Taxidermist Jonathan Wright is making a name for himself by giving new life to raptors in Michigan and beyond.
Agriculture
New computer model seeks to optimize Michigan dairy farms
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Michigan State University faculty and Kellogg Biological Station researchers have created a model to help dairy farmers achieve maximum production while remaining environmentally sustainable.
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Great Lakes vulnerable to outbreak of fish virus
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A new study shows that large parts of the Great Lakes can host a virus responsible for thousands of fish deaths in the region.
Echo
Marches in 92 Great Lakes cities will celebrate science April 22
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Satellite marches in support of the Washington, D.C., march will take place around the globe.
Capital News Service
Some Michigan fish safe for pregnant women, sometimes
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Pregnant women must balance the risks and benefits to consuming locally caught fish.
Capital News Service
State works to help localities with significant public lands
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In some northern Michigan counties, public land limits local tax revenue and development potential.
Agriculture
Cows, deer sharing salt, passing disease
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Deer may be sharing salt blocks licked by tuberculosis-infected cattle, causing the disease to spread.
Wildlife
Usually the villain, invasive species odd hero for native fish
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Cisco supported one of the largest fisheries in the Great Lakes before their collapse 60 years ago. They’re now mounting a comeback, and an invasive species is opening the door.
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Ballast water can harbor invasive viruses, study says
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The water used to stabilize ships has been known to carry invasive species. A new study says viruses can be counted among them.