Cannibalistic mating habits
National Geographic – Scott Sakaluk, BIO, was quoted in an article about the cannibalistic mating habits of the hump-winged grig, a cricket-like insect.
Biofuels a good investment
Chicago Sun-Times – John Sedbrook, BIO, was invited to make the case for continued investment in biofuels.
Climate change and African lakes
Mother Jones – Catherine O’Reilly, GEO, was interviewed for an article about the impact of global warming and overfishing on East Africa’s Great Lakes.
Wind turbine and bats
The Pantagraph – Angelo Capparella, BIO, expressed disappointment that a recent study on wind turbines in the area did not do more to look into the carcasses of endandered bats found near the turbines.
Bravery honored
WMBD – Illinois State student Josh Harding was honored for bravery for his work with the Logan-Trivoli Fire Department.
