News
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Celebrating New Year’s Eve with science
Published on December 12, 2016
Celebrate this New Year’s Eve by engaging your child in some scientific exploration. -
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension educators
Published on December 11, 2016
Always look for balanced, evidence-based information when tackling an issue that’s important to you, new Extension educator Elliot Nelson advises. -
Making the holidays bright with a makerspace
Published on December 8, 2016
How to create a holiday makerspace at home. -
How did evergreen trees become a symbol for Christmas?
Published on December 6, 2016
A brief history on using evergreens as Christmas trees and what they symbolized. -
Biology’s new frontier could have big implications for Great Lakes fish
Published on December 5, 2016
New research shows that epigenetics play a major role in the domestication of hatchery trout. -
Michigan 4-H youth is a true leader in science with research in eating insects
Published on December 5, 2016
Midland County youth earns local and national honors with his insect-eating presentations. -
Are there tsunamis in the Great Lakes?
Published on December 5, 2016
Yes, but not from earthquakes -- meteorological events can trigger rapidly moving waves. -
Turn your Christmas tree selection into a discovery of evergreens
Published on December 2, 2016
Help youth explore the difference between evergreens when selecting the best Christmas tree this year. -
Policy brief aims to improve boater education and prevent spread of aquatic invaders
Published on December 2, 2016
Michigan boaters want to protect our waters from invaders. New recommendations may help in teaching them how. -
Real Christmas trees: History, facts and environmental impacts
Published on December 2, 2016
Fun facts about real Christmas trees production and their impact on the environment.