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

10 Facts About the Asian Small-Clawed Otter, and What You Can Do to Help This Vulnerable Species

10 Facts About the Asian Small-Clawed Otter, and What You Can Do to Help This Vulnerable Species

Asian small-clawed otters can live in a variety of habitats. Despite that, though, habitat loss is putting them at serious risk.

10 Facts About the Asian Small-Clawed Otter, and What You Can Do to Help This Vulnerable Species

Asian small-clawed otters can live in a variety of habitats. Despite that, though, habitat loss is putting them at serious risk.

We're Working to Survey and Protect a Biodiversity Hotspot in Vietnam, and You Can Help

We're Working to Survey and Protect a Biodiversity Hotspot in Vietnam, and You Can Help

Greater Good Charities is teaming up with partners to explore the Dong Son-Ky Thuong Nature Reserve. There, scientists will record species they find, which will hopefully lead to conservation strategies.

We're Working to Survey and Protect a Biodiversity Hotspot in Vietnam, and You Can Help

Greater Good Charities is teaming up with partners to explore the Dong Son-Ky Thuong Nature Reserve. There, scientists will record species they find, which will hopefully lead to conservation strategies.

New Research Shows How Social Factors Impact Low Breast Cancer Screening Rates

New Research Shows How Social Factors Impact Low Breast Cancer Screening Rates

Screening has been key in lowering breast cancer death rates in recent decades, but there are social barriers that prevent some women from accessing this potentially life-saving tool.

New Research Shows How Social Factors Impact Low Breast Cancer Screening Rates

Screening has been key in lowering breast cancer death rates in recent decades, but there are social barriers that prevent some women from accessing this potentially life-saving tool.

Young Birds Perfect Their Migratory Behavior Through Learning and Exploration, Research Shows

Young Birds Perfect Their Migratory Behavior Through Learning and Exploration, Research Shows

A new study shows that in early life, migratory birds try out shortcuts and peek around new areas, before taking quicker and more direct routes when they're older. This means...

Young Birds Perfect Their Migratory Behavior Through Learning and Exploration, Research Shows

A new study shows that in early life, migratory birds try out shortcuts and peek around new areas, before taking quicker and more direct routes when they're older. This means...

84 Percent of Pet Owners Say Their Pets Positively Impact Their Mental Health

84 Percent of Pet Owners Say Their Pets Positively Impact Their Mental Health

In a new poll, about two-thirds of pet owners also called their furry companions "true friends."

84 Percent of Pet Owners Say Their Pets Positively Impact Their Mental Health

In a new poll, about two-thirds of pet owners also called their furry companions "true friends."

FDA Allows Yogurt Makers to Claim Their Products May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

FDA Allows Yogurt Makers to Claim Their Products May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Danone North America had petitioned the FDA to allow dairy yogurt producers to make this claim.

FDA Allows Yogurt Makers to Claim Their Products May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Danone North America had petitioned the FDA to allow dairy yogurt producers to make this claim.