The beetle, the fabric, and the seamstress
Episode 21: How can art help communicate invasive species science? Today, we’ll meet an artist on a journey to turn some thrifted fabric into a biocontrol bug that is larger than life!
Author: University of Wisconsin Sea Grant
Sea Grant announces new projects to address community needs regarding contaminants of emerging concern
Gavin Dehnert was awarded a grant from National Sea Grant to study eaglets, game fish and water in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan for evidence of PFAS contamination.
Oil spills trigger natural pollutants in groundwater
We all know that oil spills pollute water. But what might be news is that they can also trigger the release of natural pollutants when the spills reach groundwater. This pollution domino effect is the topic of a current Water Resources Institute-funded study by Matt Ginder-Vogel at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He’s working with investigators …
Major fishery management milestone: Lake trout population is fully restored in Lake Superior
Lake trout are now considered fully recovered in most of Lake Superior. Read about the good news!
Names that rock
Episode 20: Introduced is back for Season 3! In this episode, we explore the names we use for invasive species. How do species get their names? And what real-life consequences can these names bring?
When the magic in science, nature and words creates the best part of us
Great Lakes author Sally Cole-Misch describes the inspiration behind her book, “The Best Part of Us.”
Climate Change Causes Uphill Battle at Downhill Ski areas
Wisconsin ski hills face multiple challenges due to changing snow conditions from climate disruption, plus changes in skier behavior. However, Wisconsin researchers Austin Holland and Natalie Chin found that the state’s ski operators are adapting to meet these challenges. Their study was published in the journal, “Environmental Research Communications.” Thanks to our guests Natalie Chin, …
Great Lakes Science Café offered in Green Bay
Explore the intersection of science and writing about the Great Lakes during a science café at 6-9 p.m., Nov. 8, Paradise North Distillery in Green Bay.