Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions

Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Flashing light on warning signs near curves can slow drivers and reduce the odds of a crash during winter weather conditions, says a new study by Michigan State University engineers.

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Kincardine hospital redevelopment receives Ministry of Health approval

Kincardine hospital redevelopment receives Ministry of Health approval
Kincardine News
The Kincardine hospital redevelopment project has passed another significant milestone, receiving approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) to advance to the next stage of the capital planning process, the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced. “This approval marks an important milestone for the Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment Project
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Scientists update geological map of northern Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula 

Scientists update geological map of northern Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula 
Great Lakes Echo

By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva

The U.S. Geological Survey has began large-scale low-level airplane flights over Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to obtain high-resolution data on subsurface mineral structures and bedrock composition. The data will be used to create two- and three-dimensional maps to better understand the geological structure at depths

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The fate of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline reroute hangs on a judge’s decision. Here’s what to know.

The fate of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline reroute hangs on a judge’s decision. Here’s what to know.
Great Lakes Commission
The fate of Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute project around tribal land in northern Wisconsin remains uncertain as parties submit post-trial briefs following the weeks-long contested case hearing over permits issued […]
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New research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shows how invasive earthworms are changing forest soils  

New research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shows how invasive earthworms are changing forest soils  
Great Lakes Echo

By Georgia Hill

Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP’s Huron Mountains say they are disrupting forest ecosystems. Contrary to popular belief, most North American earthworms are invaders unintentionally introduced during European colonization. They have a significant impact on ecosystems, especially in the

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