‘Discover South Bend’ Continues with Science Event This Saturday

‘Discover South Bend’ Continues with Science Event This Saturday

The yearlong celebration of South Bend’s sesquicentennial continues this weekend. The monthly series “Discover South Bend” makes its return on Saturday from 1 until 4 pm at the Kroc Center. This month’s theme is all about science and technology. The South Bend 150 website describes the events below: -Find out how local graduate students created…

VIDEO: Pieris Project Studies Effects of Climate Change on Butterflies
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VIDEO: Pieris Project Studies Effects of Climate Change on Butterflies

Science continues to take on an increasingly important role at the University of Notre Dame. The university — which views itself as a world class institution — is investing heavily in scientific research. But not all of the research at Notre Dame requires millions of dollars in backing. We spoke to Matthew Eng and Sean…

Citizen Scientists in St. Joseph County Contribute to Butterfly Research
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Citizen Scientists in St. Joseph County Contribute to Butterfly Research

Insects account for some of the most successful species on earth, and the success of humans has undoubtedly had a large impact on the structure and diversity of insect populations. Trends such as urbanization, agriculture, and climate change have even altered the insects that we typically come in contact with in our backyards, and houses….