Michelle Milliken

Michelle Milliken

Michelle has a journalism degree and has spent more than seven years working in broadcast news. She's also been known to write some silly stuff for humor websites. When she's not writing, she's probably getting lost in nature, with a fully-stocked backpack, of course.

Articles by Michelle Milliken

'Very Stinking Tired': Danielle Fishel Shares Update on Her Breast Cancer Treatment

'Very Stinking Tired': Danielle Fishel Shares Update on Her Breast Cancer Treatment

Actress Danielle Fishel shared her breast cancer diagnosis in August, and she’s got a new update on her progress.

'Very Stinking Tired': Danielle Fishel Shares Update on Her Breast Cancer Treatment

Actress Danielle Fishel shared her breast cancer diagnosis in August, and she’s got a new update on her progress.

10 Reasons We Should All Appreciate Squirrels

10 Reasons We Should All Appreciate Squirrels

Squirrels' contributions are celebrated each year on January 21 – National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Read on to learn 10 reasons we should appreciate these busy rodents!

10 Reasons We Should All Appreciate Squirrels

Squirrels' contributions are celebrated each year on January 21 – National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Read on to learn 10 reasons we should appreciate these busy rodents!

Orca Who Carried Her Dead Calf for Days Has Been Spotted Doing it Again

Orca Who Carried Her Dead Calf for Days Has Been Spotted Doing it Again

An orca who broke hearts around the world by carrying the body of her dead calf in 2018 has lost another calf and appears to be doing the same thing.

Orca Who Carried Her Dead Calf for Days Has Been Spotted Doing it Again

An orca who broke hearts around the world by carrying the body of her dead calf in 2018 has lost another calf and appears to be doing the same thing.

Understanding and Mimicking Hibernation May Help During Medical Emergencies

Understanding and Mimicking Hibernation May Help During Medical Emergencies

When animals go into hibernation to ride out the colder months, their metabolism slows, their heartbeats lower, and their temperatures go down. For some animals, that temperature drop is substantial.

Understanding and Mimicking Hibernation May Help During Medical Emergencies

When animals go into hibernation to ride out the colder months, their metabolism slows, their heartbeats lower, and their temperatures go down. For some animals, that temperature drop is substantial.

Artificial Light Can Make Coral Reefs More Dangerous at Night

Artificial Light Can Make Coral Reefs More Dangerous at Night

Artificial light is another type of human pollution that carries risks for wildlife. It may lure animals to unsafe places, cause them to flee from their normal habitat, or mess...

Artificial Light Can Make Coral Reefs More Dangerous at Night

Artificial light is another type of human pollution that carries risks for wildlife. It may lure animals to unsafe places, cause them to flee from their normal habitat, or mess...

That 'Apple a Day to Keep the Doctor Away' May Be Harder to Produce as Planet Warms

That 'Apple a Day to Keep the Doctor Away' May Be Harder to Produce as Planet Warms

Climate change is impacting all aspects of the planet, and our agricultural production is no different. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says agriculture is climate-sensitive and requires resources like land...

That 'Apple a Day to Keep the Doctor Away' May Be Harder to Produce as Planet Warms

Climate change is impacting all aspects of the planet, and our agricultural production is no different. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says agriculture is climate-sensitive and requires resources like land...