A stunning fossil discovery in Ethiopia shows that early Homo and a previously unknown Australopithecus species lived together around 2.6 to 2.8 million years ago. The find overturns the classic ...

DETROIT – A viral social media post claiming two great white sharks are headed for the Great Lakes is making the rounds and it’s completely false. Here’s why the science just doesn’t add up. The most ...

The five Great Lakes overall were rated as fair, with challenges and progress noted across the system. Lake Erie received the lowest ecosystem assessment. Learn about ways that you can help Lake Erie.

Professional, anonymous inspectors from the prestigious French travel guide Michelin have landed in Detroit to experience and evaluate restaurants to consider for its world-famous star ratings. On ...

Bettina Makalintal is a senior reporter at Eater.com, covering restaurant trends, home cooking advice, and all the food you can’t escape on your TikTok FYP. Previously, she worked for Bon Appétit and ...

The essential guide to visiting Michigan The art and culture of Detroit, the wide expanse of Great Lakes beaches and the Upper Peninsula’s rugged beauty are just a few highlights of a visit to ...

The rise of data centers supporting the AI boom is expected to increase energy demand by 2 to 3 percent annually in the Great Lakes region, stressing local grids and raising consumer costs. The ...

More than half of the Great Lakes now are covered in ice, and the Arctic front arriving Tuesday, Feb. 3, will likely boost ice growth this week. On Sunday, Feb. 1, researchers reported total ice cover ...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Interlochen Public Radio in northern Michigan. Scientists in the Midwest are asking for help from the public this winter to ...

The arctic air mass entrenched over the Great Lakes has resulted in ice expansion across the lakes over the last several days. As of January 26, total ice coverage on the Great Lakes is about 43.2%.

No matter where you live in the United States, you have likely seen headlines about PFAS being detected in everything from drinking water to fish to milk to human bodies. PFAS, or per- and ...

On a brisk January day with wind chills plunging to minus 25 degrees, Paul “Blade” Bloedorn stood out on nearly 2 feet of ice on Lake Michigan’s Little Bay de Noc. Last weekend, more than 400 shacks ...