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

New Study Shows How Tiny Invasive Insect is Preventing Lions From Hunting Zebras

New Study Shows How Tiny Invasive Insect is Preventing Lions From Hunting Zebras

The ant's presence is causing a chain reaction that makes it all the way to the apex predators.

New Study Shows How Tiny Invasive Insect is Preventing Lions From Hunting Zebras

The ant's presence is causing a chain reaction that makes it all the way to the apex predators.

Non-Invasive Breast Cancer Survivors Face Much Higher Risk of Developing Invasive Disease

Non-Invasive Breast Cancer Survivors Face Much Higher Risk of Developing Invasive Disease

This risk could be up to four times higher than the general population, according to new research.

Non-Invasive Breast Cancer Survivors Face Much Higher Risk of Developing Invasive Disease

This risk could be up to four times higher than the general population, according to new research.

Animal Shelter Lets People Give Their Ex's Name to a Feral Cat, Who Will Then Be Neutered

Animal Shelter Lets People Give Their Ex's Name to a Feral Cat, Who Will Then Be Neutered

The Valentine's Day fundraiser is one way to get back at an ex, while doing something positive for cat communities.

Animal Shelter Lets People Give Their Ex's Name to a Feral Cat, Who Will Then Be Neutered

The Valentine's Day fundraiser is one way to get back at an ex, while doing something positive for cat communities.

Five Alzheimer's Cases May Have Been Transmitted to Patients Through Treatment for Other Diseases

Five Alzheimer's Cases May Have Been Transmitted to Patients Through Treatment for Other Diseases

New research shows that a cadaver-derived treatment given to children was contaminated with beta amyloid, leading the patients to develop Alzheimer's decades later.

Five Alzheimer's Cases May Have Been Transmitted to Patients Through Treatment for Other Diseases

New research shows that a cadaver-derived treatment given to children was contaminated with beta amyloid, leading the patients to develop Alzheimer's decades later.

The Benefits of Random Acts of Kindness, and 50 Ideas to Try Yourself

The Benefits of Random Acts of Kindness, and 50 Ideas to Try Yourself

Random Acts of Kindness Week is held in February. While you can certainly practice all year long, here are some ideas for people, pets, and the planet to mark the...

The Benefits of Random Acts of Kindness, and 50 Ideas to Try Yourself

Random Acts of Kindness Week is held in February. While you can certainly practice all year long, here are some ideas for people, pets, and the planet to mark the...

A Portion of the Brain May Begin Thinning 10 Years Before Alzheimer's Symptoms

A Portion of the Brain May Begin Thinning 10 Years Before Alzheimer's Symptoms

The researchers behind the finding say it may help with the development and testing of treatments, and it could ultimately help prevent progression to dementia.

A Portion of the Brain May Begin Thinning 10 Years Before Alzheimer's Symptoms

The researchers behind the finding say it may help with the development and testing of treatments, and it could ultimately help prevent progression to dementia.