A Saturday Mishmash

Ran across so many interesting items this weekend, so wanted to share them with you.

Science Related

• Sci-Fi Horror Bug Discovered on International Space Station – It’s a startling find straight out of the dark depths of sci-fi horror: aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA discovered 13 strains of a super bug, a multidrug-resistant bacterium. Its name? Enterobacter bugandensis.
• Voyager 1 sends back science data from more than 15 billion miles away after NASA fix – The Voyager 1 spacecraft is sending back a steady stream of scientific data from uncharted territory for the first time since a computer glitch sidelined the historic NASA mission seven months ago.
• Astronauts stranded in space due to multiple issues with Boeing’s Starliner — and the window for a return flight is closing – Two NASA astronauts who rode to orbit on Boeing’s Starliner are currently stranded in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after engineers discovered numerous issues with the Boeing spacecraft. Teams on the ground are now racing to assess Starliner’s status.
• Brain Scans Identify Six Distinct Types of Depression and Anxiety – In the future, getting help for depression might involve a quick brain scan to find the most effective treatment for you.

The Great Outdoors

• The Hidden Nature Park in Michigan with Its Very Own Cave and So Much More – Have you heard the tale of the highwayman Sile Doty? Well, settle in cause I’m gonna tell you about it – along with one of my favorite hidden nature discoveries in Michigan: Doty Cave. This storied cave can be found in the Lost Nations Game Area in Hillsdale County, Michigan.
• Massive butterfly migration sparked by a surge in vegetation – In 2019, Europe witnessed an extraordinary natural phenomenon: a massive butterfly migration involving millions of painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) migrating across the continent. This impressive sight left a lasting impression on many countries.
• Plants In Your Home and Garden That Don’t Like Coffee Grounds as Fertilizer –
• Coffee grounds serve many purposes in the home and garden. Countless genius coffee grounds hacks can deter squirrels and deer, address household pests, keep your home and belongings smelling clean, and boost the health of some plants.
• To Save The Monarch Butterflies, Plant This Free Milkweed – Monarch butterfly populations have been declining for decades, in part because the plants that they lay their eggs on — milkweeds — have been disappearing. You can help them by planting free narrow leaf milkweed, available from the Santa Monica Mountains Fund.

Miscellaneous

• Michigan’s Best Small Towns for a Weekend Escape – Also known as the Mitten State and Wolverine State, Michigan abounds in opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape. Consider St. James, a charming town on the hook-like Beaver Island, featuring its own toy museum, a lighthouse, and remote vibes perfect for chilling out. Michigan is home to five Great Lakes.
• A nationwide coffee recall is here to ruin your morning with fears of a potentially deadly toxin – The coffee products were produced by Snapchill LLC of Green Bay, Wisconsin, but are sold under dozens of different coffee roaster names. Here’s what you need to know.