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Tag: John Lyons

Water We Talking About? Water, The Moon, and Catching Catfish

Happy Friday! It’s that time again – when kids across Wisconsin (and the country, really) sending questions and we track down real-life scientists to answer them. This week Wisconsin’s leading fish expert and a  – Water We Talking About? This week, 8-year-old Jack, from Madison, wonders about the moon, while Ms. Hilts’ 7th graders ask …

This Thanksgiving Put More Science in Your Diet with Science on Tap “Shorts”

We here at the Center for Limnology want to wish all of our readers safe travels as they head toward the tables of friends and family this week. But we also want to make sure you’ve got a balanced diet. While you’re stuffing yourself with stuffing, don’t forget to feed your brain! Thankfully (see what …

John Lyons to Tell Tales of Fishes of Wisconsin at Science on Tap

Next Wednesday, March 2nd, Wisconsin DNR “fish guru,” John Lyons will be at the Minocqua Brewing Company for Science on Tap-Minocqua, where he’ll talk about the “Wonderful World of Wisconsin Fishes.” (Can’t make it to Minocqua? You can always watch online). Lyons will give an overview of Wisconsin fishes: How many different kinds of fish …