Fall allergy season has gotten longer since 1970: Here's where it's worst
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Michigan's boxwood problem getting worse as invasive moth spreads north
Michigan's boxwood problem is only getting worse and the pest most responsible for its degradation is spreading even further.
Michigan's boxwood problem is only getting worse and the pest most responsible for its degradation is spreading even further.
Detroit River Hawk Watch counting birds by the tens of thousands
Over the past week, more than 70,000 broad-winged hawks have passed over the Detroit River along their migratory route. But that's not all that counters based at Lake Erie Metropark have seen.
Over the past week, more than 70,000 broad-winged hawks have passed over the Detroit River along their migratory route. But that's not all that counters based at Lake Erie Metropark have seen.
Michigan fall colors: Ultimate guide to seeing state's changing leaves
There are dozens of ways to see Michigan in its peak beauty. Here are some of the best hikes and drives to see them this fall.
There are dozens of ways to see Michigan in its peak beauty. Here are some of the best hikes and drives to see them this fall.
Michigan trails to hike for fall colors
What are the best trails to see Michigan's fall colors? Spots all over the state offer some of the best vantages of autumn, including the Paint Creek Trail in Oakland County, the Escarpment Trail in the Porcupine Mountains, and the Highbanks Trail along the Au Sable River.
What are the best trails to see Michigan's fall colors? Spots all over the state offer some of the best vantages of autumn, including the Paint Creek Trail in Oakland County, the Escarpment Trail in the Porcupine Mountains, and the Highbanks Trail along the Au Sable River.
Fall colors guide across Michigan | Brother Nature
Here is your guide to Michigan fall colors, including the best drives to make across the state during peak foliage season as well as the science behind why the leaves change. Also on Brother Nature this week, Sturgeonpalooza at Michigan State University and a spotted lanternfly at Comerica Park.
Here is your guide to Michigan fall colors, including the best drives to make across the state during peak foliage season as well as the science behind why the leaves change. Also on Brother Nature this week, Sturgeonpalooza at Michigan State University and a spotted lanternfly at Comerica Park.
Spotted Lanternfly infestation grows in Michigan after Berrien County confirmation
The pest's spread in Michigan is not surprising, but represents another challenge for officials hoping to slow the tide of invasive species moving into the state.
The pest's spread in Michigan is not surprising, but represents another challenge for officials hoping to slow the tide of invasive species moving into the state.
Meteor seen over Great Lakes broke sound barrier, found on remote Canadian island
When it crash-landed on a remote island in the Great Lakes, the space rock that broke the sound barrier when it entered Earth's atmosphere was several billion years old. The first human hand to hold a piece of it was that of Dave Kenny.
When it crash-landed on a remote island in the Great Lakes, the space rock that broke the sound barrier when it entered Earth's atmosphere was several billion years old. The first human hand to hold a piece of it was that of Dave Kenny.
Oakland University's beaver deceiver is Michigan's first pond leveler that solves dam flooding
Beaver's return to Michigan is a good sign for those looking out for improvements in the environment. But beaver habits like cutting down trees and blocking waterways isn't always welcome for homeowners caught in the aftermath.
Beaver's return to Michigan is a good sign for those looking out for improvements in the environment. But beaver habits like cutting down trees and blocking waterways isn't always welcome for homeowners caught in the aftermath.
Previewing the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival
The Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival is coming up, continuing a downriver tradition at a place known for its birds, its people, and decades of fun and entertainment.
The Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival is coming up, continuing a downriver tradition at a place known for its birds, its people, and decades of fun and entertainment.
Rare find in Great Lakes after meteor crashes on Lake Huron island
A meteor that crashed through the atmosphere over the Great Lakes produced shockwaves before landing near Lake Huron. Canadian meteor hunters eventually tracked the space rocks to Cockburn Island.
A meteor that crashed through the atmosphere over the Great Lakes produced shockwaves before landing near Lake Huron. Canadian meteor hunters eventually tracked the space rocks to Cockburn Island.
Michigan's harmonious beavers and the Waterfowl Festival | Brother Nature
Beavers are returning to Michigan and damming up the place. Oakland University came up with a clever solution that allows us to co-exist alongside them. Also on Brother Nature this week, space rocks in Lake Huron and the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival.
Beavers are returning to Michigan and damming up the place. Oakland University came up with a clever solution that allows us to co-exist alongside them. Also on Brother Nature this week, space rocks in Lake Huron and the Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival.
Co-existing with beavers as they return to Michigan
As beavers return to their native habitat in Southeast Michigan, questions about how we co-exist alongside nature's engineers are growing. At Oakland University, a family of beavers have built a dam at Galloway Creek. Researchers came up with a solution to mitigate the worst of the flooding that comes with their presence.
As beavers return to their native habitat in Southeast Michigan, questions about how we co-exist alongside nature's engineers are growing. At Oakland University, a family of beavers have built a dam at Galloway Creek. Researchers came up with a solution to mitigate the worst of the flooding that comes with their presence.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
Pictured Rocks campground has Michigan's coolest toilet
Deep in the Northern Michigan wilderness is a clever solution to some of camping's biggest problems when it comes to going to the bathroom.
Deep in the Northern Michigan wilderness is a clever solution to some of camping's biggest problems when it comes to going to the bathroom.
Pictured Rocks remote campground has Michigan's coolest toilet
Deep in the Northern Michigan wild is a toilet that makes going to the bathroom while camping more pleasant than one might expect. And the science behind the toilet is just as cool. The National Park Service built the facility at Pictured Rocks campground.
Deep in the Northern Michigan wild is a toilet that makes going to the bathroom while camping more pleasant than one might expect. And the science behind the toilet is just as cool. The National Park Service built the facility at Pictured Rocks campground.
Finding fish in the Rouge River
Creek chubs, darters, and crayfish? For such low water levels, the tributaries of the Rouge River are teeming with life. The Friends of the Rouge nonprofit surveys dozens of locations along the river every year, creating a database of the kinds of fish they find and their abundance.
Creek chubs, darters, and crayfish? For such low water levels, the tributaries of the Rouge River are teeming with life. The Friends of the Rouge nonprofit surveys dozens of locations along the river every year, creating a database of the kinds of fish they find and their abundance.
Rouge River fish surveys, ambush bugs, and Raptors on the River | Brother Nature
The Rouge River is teeming with life - you just have to look and the Friends of the Rouge spends its summers doing just that. Its fish surveys inform our knowledge of the system's water quality. Also on Brother Nature this week, ambush bugs, noisy cicadas, Pictured Rocks cool toilet.
The Rouge River is teeming with life - you just have to look and the Friends of the Rouge spends its summers doing just that. Its fish surveys inform our knowledge of the system's water quality. Also on Brother Nature this week, ambush bugs, noisy cicadas, Pictured Rocks cool toilet.
160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
A Great Lakes shorebird is making a comeback
The piping plover's return to the Great Lakes is a success story for the region. After the number of nesting pairs dwindled to less than 11, the species' numbers have rebounded, nearly reaching a hundred.
The piping plover's return to the Great Lakes is a success story for the region. After the number of nesting pairs dwindled to less than 11, the species' numbers have rebounded, nearly reaching a hundred.