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

California Coastal City Bans Balloons to Protect Environment

California Coastal City Bans Balloons to Protec...

Balloons can harm marine life, increase wildfire risk, and litter coastlines. A city in Southern California has become the latest to tackle the issue with a ban.

California Coastal City Bans Balloons to Protec...

Balloons can harm marine life, increase wildfire risk, and litter coastlines. A city in Southern California has become the latest to tackle the issue with a ban.

Oldest European Hedgehog Found by Citizen Scientists, Breaks Former Age Record By Seven Years

Oldest European Hedgehog Found by Citizen Scien...

Researchers led a citizen science project to better understand the population of European hedgehogs in Denmark. There were a few interesting discoveries.

Oldest European Hedgehog Found by Citizen Scien...

Researchers led a citizen science project to better understand the population of European hedgehogs in Denmark. There were a few interesting discoveries.

Drinking Alcohol May Accelerate Alzheimer's Disease, Study Finds

Drinking Alcohol May Accelerate Alzheimer's Dis...

Moderate alcohol use has not been linked with an increased risk of Alzheimer's. However, a new study aimed to see how it impacted those with Alzheimer's pathology.

Drinking Alcohol May Accelerate Alzheimer's Dis...

Moderate alcohol use has not been linked with an increased risk of Alzheimer's. However, a new study aimed to see how it impacted those with Alzheimer's pathology.

Switch to Digital Finances Can Be Beneficial and Detrimental to Dementia Patients

Switch to Digital Finances Can Be Beneficial an...

We've already been on a steady course to more digitalization of finances and shopping. When COVID-19 arrived, that accelerated. A recent study aimed to understand how this impacted dementia patients.

Switch to Digital Finances Can Be Beneficial an...

We've already been on a steady course to more digitalization of finances and shopping. When COVID-19 arrived, that accelerated. A recent study aimed to understand how this impacted dementia patients.

Some of Them Nest in Cacti, And Other Fun Facts About Owls

Some of Them Nest in Cacti, And Other Fun Facts...

Earlier this month, you may have heard a lot about Superb Owls. They are pretty superb, with some species nesting in cacti and some barking like dogs. Learn more fun...

Some of Them Nest in Cacti, And Other Fun Facts...

Earlier this month, you may have heard a lot about Superb Owls. They are pretty superb, with some species nesting in cacti and some barking like dogs. Learn more fun...

Radiation After Surgery Does Not Improve Survival in Older Breast Cancer Patients, Study Finds

Radiation After Surgery Does Not Improve Surviv...

Early stage, hormone-receptor positive breast cancers are typically treated with a lumpectomy, followed by hormone therapy and radiation. A new study looked at how necessary that last step is for...

Radiation After Surgery Does Not Improve Surviv...

Early stage, hormone-receptor positive breast cancers are typically treated with a lumpectomy, followed by hormone therapy and radiation. A new study looked at how necessary that last step is for...