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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.
Echo
Whadayaknow about bats?
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This week’s segment of Whadayaknow asks respondents: What do you know about bats?
Capital News Service
Solar power changes cause critics to sizzle
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A new order by the Michigan Public Service Commission will reduce savings for homes deciding to generate electricity from solar energy, possibly creating a disincentive for homeowners to install solar systems.
Capital News Service
Electric cars fighting for fuel in Michigan
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Michigan is moving to better accommodate electric cars with upcoming pilot programs by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.
Capital News Service
Campaign against plastic straws picks up speed
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Americans use lots and lots of plastic straws, and that’s bad for the environment.
Homepage Featured
And God created great whales
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Grab some headphones and a snorkeling mask, and prepare for a concert of whale song.
Photo Friday
Whadayaknow: What is a round goby?
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In this video segment, random people answer questions experts believe environmentally literate individuals should know.
Capital News Service
Honk, honk, ribbit, ribbit in protected wetlands
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A new study done in Ontario and Michigan finds that waterfowl aren’t the only beneficiaries of wetlands management projects and restoration–many other bird and frog species benefit too.
Capital News Service
Catch more trout–if you can!
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Angling for brook trout? Fourteen U.P. counties — Menominee is the sole exception — now have at least one stream where the daily bag limit for brook trout is five rather than 10.
Capital News Service
New invasive plant plan fights monarch nemesis
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State agencies and their partners are working to save the declining monarch butterfly, which is threatened by the black swallow-wort, an invasive vine that resembles the milkweed plants that monarchs need to eat.