Born into slavery when it was still legal in New York, Sojourner Truth was a powerful orator on faith, women's rights, and the abolition of slavery.Delta College Public Radio による

The sequel to Creature from the Black Lagoon, rushed out a mere 13 months after the original, borrows heavily from the second half of King Kong, sticks the Creature right in the middle of civilization.Delta College Public Radio による

After dusk, look about a third of the way up the eastern sky for Altair, the brightest star in Aquila the Eagle and part of the Summer Triangle.Delta College Public Radio による

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge's Wildlife Drive has reopened, Michigan is in the top ten states with the most clean energy jobs, and wipes sold in Michigan can no longer be marketed as "flushable."For more, visit:https://mrgreatlakes.com/Delta College Public Radio による

Let’s study the mystery of magnetism, exploring the tiny particles and invisible fields that govern this powerful interaction.Delta College Public Radio による

Early sailors could navigate by latitude to sail east and west, but sailing north or south was much more difficult until John Harrison solved the longitude problem.Delta College Public Radio による

When you have two stars with awards, box office draw, and talent to burn, what project do you make with them? In this case, they remade a German art film about an angel falling in love with a human.Delta College Public Radio による

Many of the Universal monster movies are worth revisiting and talking about and my favorite is the last original movie in their classic lineup, Creature from the Black Lagoon.Delta College Public Radio による

Now is a good time to see the dark round plains called “maria,” and bright splashes of lighter material called “rays.” The southern maria offer some interesting sights in a small telescope.Delta College Public Radio による

Homeowners associations will be prohibited from banning certain energy improvements and solar energy systems under a state House bill approved by the Senate. The Tittabawassee River Trail provides unique views and opportunities for wildlife observation.Delta College Public Radio による

Twelve generals have been U.S. president. Among them are George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant, and today's subject, Dwight D. Eisenhower.Delta College Public Radio による

With Wings of Desire, German director Wim Wenders reflects on German identity, history, and iconography while examining the human condition in general.Delta College Public Radio による

Hercules, the strong man of ancient mythology, rides high overhead in early summer. While its stars are not particularly bright, its most distinctive shape are the four stars in its center known as the Keystone. Within its borders lies one of the most famous globular star clusters of the entire night sky.…

As twilight ends around 10:30 pm, look low in the southeast for a bright reddish star – this is Antares, the heart of the Scorpion.Delta College Public Radio による

Ages ago, Venus may have had oceans of water and been much more like Earth. Where did all the water on Venus go? And why is it such a hellscape today?Delta College Public Radio による

Be prepared for wildfire smoke this summer, an Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz is on at boat launches in Michigan, and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab in Ann Arbor is posting weekly field sampling data for Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron.Delta College Public Radio による

Unless you're a movie person, you may never have heard of Roger Corman at all, but you've almost certainly seen his work or that of the people he's mentored.Delta College Public Radio による

As threatened, Zack Snyder returned with the sequel/second half of his sci-fi blast-o-rama epic, Rebel Moon.Delta College Public Radio による

Excessive heat can be a drag, including on air quality. A paper in the Journal of Great Lakes Research identifies Michigan’s Top Ten most unwanted.For more, visit:https://mrgreatlakes.com/Delta College Public Radio による

Now that summer has arrived, the famous “Summer Triangle” of stars has returned to guide us around the evening sky.Delta College Public Radio による

Even to the unaided eye, the moon reveals round dark regions called "maria." Before the age of telescopes, people imagined these dark stretches as oceans of water. In reality, they are vast lava plains left behind by asteroid impacts.Delta College Public Radio による

A way to check beach monitoring information online, June 29 is Tawas Lake Day, and Michigan officials are seeking proposals for a green maritime strategy.For more, visit: https://mrgreatlakes.com/Delta College Public Radio による

A statewide walleye fishing challenge runs through June 30. The Environmental Law & Policy Center has a project that aims to reimagine retired coal plant sites as green spaces.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/Delta College Public Radio による

A failing septic system can bring wastewater into your home and discharge untreated wastewater into the environment. Twenty eight school districts across Michigan will benefit from a federal Clean School Bus Program rebate competition.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/Delta College Public Radio による

At the beginning of the week of June 10, the moon appears as a crescent in the west after sunset. But each night, the moon will appear to slip a little farther back or eastward among the stars.Delta College Public Radio による

If you follow the arc to Arcturus and keep the curve going even farther down into the south, you’ll come to a fainter bluish star, Spica.Delta College Public Radio による

Observe the night sky long enough and you’re bound to see something strange that’s hard to identify. It’s easy to think of a UFO, but that doesn’t automatically mean it’s an alien spaceship.Delta College Public Radio による

In binoculars, look near the very center of the lunar disk for a large crater that seems to have a dark, smooth floor. This is Ptolemaeus, named for Claudius Ptolemy, an astronomer of ancient Greece. Two more large craters in a line below Ptolemaeus, Aphonsus and Arzachel, complete the chain.Delta College Public Radio による

A public meeting is planned for May 22 for a three-year Tobico Marsh restoration project. The state has a Pure Michigan program to recognize land and water locations that represent some of the best trail experiences. And in Oscoda County, didymo cells have been found in the Au Sable River.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/…

Michigan Sea Grant has an update on walleye populations in Saginaw Bay. The Sierra Club of Michigan is pushing for environmental justice legislation.For more information: https://mrgreatlakes.com/Delta College Public Radio による

The moon is "new" this week, which keeps the night sky dark enough to see more stars and deep sky wonders. One distinctive little springtime constellation to look for in the south is called Corvus, the Crow.Delta College Public Radio による

Have you ever squinted at a shimmering lake or felt blinded by the reflection off a wet road? That's glare, and it's not just uncomfortable – it can make it difficult to see clearly.Delta College Public Radio による

Each season has that one constellation that serves as a signpost to the sky. In spring, many stargazers use the zodiacal constellation of Leo the Lion.Delta College Public Radio による

A majority of Americans support large scale solar farms, Michigan is receiving $156 million to lower solar costs, and lake sturgeon are no longer endangered.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/Delta College Public Radio による

Mid-April to mid-May is a good time to see a collection of bright stars in the west called "The Arch of Spring."Delta College Public Radio による

I know I'm late to the party, but I can't not do a show about Celine Song's gorgeous, heartbreaking 2023 film, Past Lives.Delta College Public Radio による

The state has a draft plan for recreational fishing in Saginaw Bay and is asking for the public’s help in finalizing it. The vast majority of Great Lakes litter is plastic. For more:https://mrgreatlakes.com/Delta College Public Radio による

As the phase of the moon grows steadily from Crescent to First Quarter to Full, it’s a good opportunity to explore the contrasts of light and dark on its surface.Delta College Public Radio による

A nova called T Coronae Borealis erupts every 80 years and your only chance to see it is sometime between right now and September of 2024.Delta College Public Radio による

This is the time of year when the Big Dipper climbs to its highest point in the north, appearing almost directly overhead by month’s end.Delta College Public Radio による

Where to see the partial eclipse in Michigan and an upcoming Earth Day Action Expo.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/Delta College Public Radio による

There's a fuzzy glow in the constellation of Cancer the Crab that's barely visible to the naked eye, but binoculars will reveal a pretty little star cluster called the Beehive.Delta College Public Radio による

Many people contributed to the idea of a computer being a machine rather than an occupation, but the biggest leap forward came from Alan Turing.Delta College Public Radio による

An extended interview with Kelley Kent, executive director of the Friends of the Historic Masonic Temple in Bay City.Delta College Public Radio による

Through April 24, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is hosting listening sessions to prepare for federal home energy rebate funding. Michigan is receiving $2 million to help local governments and communities plan for large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/…

In his Oscar acceptance speech, screenwriter Cord Jefferson suggested Hollywood could make several lower-budget movies for the price of one action tentpole and the first movie that came to mind for me was 2023's Quiz Lady.Delta College Public Radio による

Environmental groups are pushing for efforts to protect the Great Lakes and drinking water from microplastics. A nonprofit is looking for Coast Watchers and Piping Plover Monitors. Great Lakes water levels are expected to be lower than last year for the upcoming boating and beach season.For more: https://mrgreatlakes.com/…

One of the most amazing spectacles in nature is coming on Monday, April 8 – a total eclipse of the sun! Here's how you can make the most of it.Delta College Public Radio による

Authors who spread the Protestant Reformation risked censorship, imprisonment, or even death, including Michael Servetus, who was burned alive along with most copies of his book.Delta College Public Radio による

Mercury is rarely visible because it never wanders far from the sun in the sky, but we're approaching the opportunity to see it now. As a bonus, Comet Pons-Brooks is visible in binoculars in the west at dusk!Delta College Public Radio による