Science

Michigan is once again leading the country in flu activity, with illness rates staying high as the state heads deeper into winter.

West Michigan roads are slick as ice hidden under snow makes today's commute dangerous. Here are a few tips on how to de-ice your car and to stay safe while driving.

Annoyed by gulls? New research shows shouting scares them off faster than waving.

A rare G4 geomagnetic storm could make the aurora borealis visible across Michigan tonight. Find out where and when to look.

With dead birds turning up in Muskegon, local health officials are urging caution. This situation has everyone thinking twice before heading outside.

Michigan pawpaws are ripe late summer. Here’s how to spot this tropical-tasting fruit in the wild and the best places to search in Southwest Michigan.

Ever wonder why mosquitoes seem to hone in on your feet? Turns out, those ankles are a buffet of scents just waiting to be discovered.

A 23-year-old Flint woman says an Ann Arbor hotel pool gave her MRSA. Now she’s suing—and state health reports back up her claims of poor maintenance.

Meet Maple: a K-9 turned bee-saver at MSU’s Pollinator Center, using scent detection to protect Michigan honeybee colonies from disease.

Struggling with a dead-looking lawn in West Michigan? Find out how to revive your grass during this dry weather with easy, beginner-friendly lawn tips.

Think cars are safe from lightning? A Michigan man’s fiery close call proves otherwise.

John Ball Zoo and Mary Free Bed teamed up to create a custom leg brace for Andes the flamingo, helping him heal and rejoin his flock.