Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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A Rare Appalachian Tree And How Humidity Affects Heat, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the spike-covered hawthorn is unique to our region but little known, and the heat you feel might be more about how humid it is than the temperature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBats Save Farmers Billions Of Dollars, But They're In Danger
Diseases like white-nose syndrome and climate change have caused mass population loss among bat species, and the consequences could be costly.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAppalachia’s Declining Bat Population, This West Virginia Morning
Bats are the subject of myths and legends, often in a negative light. But that goes against the reality of their role in ecosystems, including critical agricultural services for humans. Bat populations have dropped significantly in the face of a changing climate and disease.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsProtecting Appalachia’s Flexing Mussels, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, freshwater mussels play a vital role in the health of the region's waterways, but their populations have dwindled over the years.
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The Challenges And Benefits Of FMLA, This West Virginia Morning
If your aging parent needs surgery, you might need to take time away from work to care for them. A federal policy called the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives many employees job-protected leave for caregiving. But it has noteworthy limitations.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMinor Window Modifications Can Reduce Wild Bird Deaths, Biologist Says
Human activity has contributed to population decline among migratory bird species nationwide, but biologists suggest modifying windows can make human areas safer for wild birds.
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