https://www.wcmu.org/tags/research Research en-US Copyright Sun, 03 May 2026 22:04:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-04/first-of-its-kind-wild-turkey-study-coming-to-michigan The research will help provide more detailed data on the population movement, abundance rates, all of which could help inform future management decisions by the DNR for the hunting season. Sun, 03 May 2026 22:04:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-04/first-of-its-kind-wild-turkey-study-coming-to-michigan Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-14/eastern-up-to-become-testing-ground-for-long-distance-drones Various airspace management companies and Michigan Technological Research Institute are jump starting the program. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:06:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-14/eastern-up-to-become-testing-ground-for-long-distance-drones Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/2025-06-05/chinese-researchers-charged-fungus-wheat The FBI and Department of Justice hailed the arrests and charges as crucial in protecting national security and public safety. Researchers say the fungus is found in wheat and barley crops and is commonly studied. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:58:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-06-05/chinese-researchers-charged-fungus-wheat Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-28/trump-administration-cuts-michigans-wastewater-research-program The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cut over $11 billion in research funding related to COVID-19 pandemic across the nation. Central Michigan University's wastewater research program, which partnered with universities and organizations around the state, was one of grantees that were impacted. Wed, 28 May 2025 15:06:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-28/trump-administration-cuts-michigans-wastewater-research-program Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/2025-03-03/usda-mass-layoffs-researchers-uncertain-future Employees at U.S. Department of Agriculture research facilities across the Midwest have lost their jobs as part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to trim the federal workforce. Former and current employees at one of those labs say the job cuts will impact agricultural research and support for farmers. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-03-03/usda-mass-layoffs-researchers-uncertain-future Collin Schopp https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-18/trial-to-protect-wild-deer-against-bovine-tb-shows-high-uptake-rates A trial to see if deer will consume oral vaccines shows some promise for preventing the spread of bovine tuberculosis in wild animals. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:41:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-18/trial-to-protect-wild-deer-against-bovine-tb-shows-high-uptake-rates Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-20/harvesting-wave-energy-closer-to-reality-with-new-funding Harvesting the power of wave motion as a renewable energy source has been a goal for many marine researchers in Michigan. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:38:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-20/harvesting-wave-energy-closer-to-reality-with-new-funding Kylie Sczepanski https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-29/research-suggests-michigan-may-have-underground-reserves-of-hydrogen The big challenge is that hydrogen likes to bond to other elements — think H2O — so it takes a lot of energy to isolate hydrogen into a usable form. But there may be large deposits of naturally-occurring hydrogen gas in Michigan, according to a new map from the U.S. Geological Survey. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:11:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-29/research-suggests-michigan-may-have-underground-reserves-of-hydrogen Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-02/system-on-manistee-river-boosts-sturgeon-monitoring A new monitoring system in the Manistee River will soon help researchers keep a closer eye on a threatened fish species. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:19:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-02/system-on-manistee-river-boosts-sturgeon-monitoring Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-31/michigan-researchers-attend-conference-share-their-findings-on-alzheimers-studies Roughly 70 Michigan researchers gathered at the Alzheimer Association International Conference to share their findings. Many medical and emotional breakthroughs are coming through the conference, with more being made public by the day. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:00:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-31/michigan-researchers-attend-conference-share-their-findings-on-alzheimers-studies Courtney Boyd