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

Lead Ammunition Officially Banned in EU Wetlands, Expected to Save Millions of Birds

Lead Ammunition Officially Banned in EU Wetland...

Currently, an estimated one million waterbirds die of lead poisoning across the European continent each year, while around three million live with its impacts.

Lead Ammunition Officially Banned in EU Wetland...

Currently, an estimated one million waterbirds die of lead poisoning across the European continent each year, while around three million live with its impacts.

Goffin's Cockatoos Able to Use Tool Set to Access Their Snacks

Goffin's Cockatoos Able to Use Tool Set to Acce...

Tool use can be found among several species within the animal kingdom, but the use of tool sets and the knowledge that they go together is not so common. A...

Goffin's Cockatoos Able to Use Tool Set to Acce...

Tool use can be found among several species within the animal kingdom, but the use of tool sets and the knowledge that they go together is not so common. A...

Mushrooms Aren't Just Tasty, They Have a Compound That May Help Boost Your Memory

Mushrooms Aren't Just Tasty, They Have a Compou...

Mushrooms are linked with plenty of health benefits, including some related to the brain. A new study investigated the brain benefits of a mushroom used in traditional medicine.

Mushrooms Aren't Just Tasty, They Have a Compou...

Mushrooms are linked with plenty of health benefits, including some related to the brain. A new study investigated the brain benefits of a mushroom used in traditional medicine.

Zoom Storytelling Found to Improve Quality of Life in Dementia Patients

Zoom Storytelling Found to Improve Quality of L...

Storytelling is beneficial early in life, when we're children. A new study points to its importance later in life, among dementia patients.

Zoom Storytelling Found to Improve Quality of L...

Storytelling is beneficial early in life, when we're children. A new study points to its importance later in life, among dementia patients.

These Pets Are Having a More Comfortable Stay in the Shelter, Thanks to You

These Pets Are Having a More Comfortable Stay i...

Shelter pets can wait a while for their forever homes. However, thanks to your clicks, shopping for a cause, and donations, some of them are having a much better time...

These Pets Are Having a More Comfortable Stay i...

Shelter pets can wait a while for their forever homes. However, thanks to your clicks, shopping for a cause, and donations, some of them are having a much better time...

They Settle Conflict with Love, and More Facts About Bonobos

They Settle Conflict with Love, and More Facts ...

February 14 is Valentine's Day, but it's also World Bonobo Day. It makes sense because these playful, loving apes are good poster children for the holiday. Learn more about them!

They Settle Conflict with Love, and More Facts ...

February 14 is Valentine's Day, but it's also World Bonobo Day. It makes sense because these playful, loving apes are good poster children for the holiday. Learn more about them!