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Why wind turbines are causing problems for bats, Will Allen - the man who owns the last working farm in Milwaukee, Cody Gensen - a student who attended stem cell camp on a personal quest and Mike Perry searching for hidden treasure.

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Bats and Wind Turbines

Here's a mystery, why would bats known for stealth flying skills, that allows them to sense something as small as a human hair have a problem avoiding huge wind turbines? New research reveals what's happening.


Will Allen Follow-up

Will Allen is an energetic, educator and innovator who owns the last working farm in the City of Milwaukee. This week an update on the urban farmer we first introduced you to back in 2004. Allen is dedicated to providing inner city residents with food fresh from the farm.


Stem Cell Camp: Cody Gensen

Every summer the UW Madison invites high school students to attend a summer camp for hands on experience working with stem cells. The goal is to help them understand the promise and controversies surrounding this emerging medical science. One of the students attending was Cody Gensen of New Richmond High School who happens to be on a very personal quest.


Mike Perry: The Dump #1

Popular author Michael Perry goes in search of hidden treasure on the back 40 of his farm. You never know what he's going to find in this week's humorous video essay.


Zeloski Marsh

A closer look at Zeloski Marsh... a key habitat for the sandhill cranes. The 15 hundred acre marsh is located just north of Cambridge. It used to be a muck farm and was recently restored to a natural habitat.


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A visit to a John Muir property, the annual dance of the prairie chickens and the 100 year anniversary of the UW fight song that almost belonged to Minnesota.

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