mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Ohio Adult Cannabis Purchase Limits Will Increase June 4

COLUMBUS - The Division of Cannabis Control has issued new guidance regarding purchase limits for non-medical cannabis sales in Ohio. These changes, which take effect June 4, will apply to all licensed dispensaries statewide. Since the start of adult-use cannabis sales in August 2024, Ohio’s cannabis market has shown the capacity to support both medical

By |2025-05-26T18:43:32-04:00May 26th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Portal To 5ifth Dimension Found?

NEW YORK - Scientists say they can explain dark matter by positing a particle that links to a fifth dimension. While the “warped extra dimension” (WED) is a trademark of a popular physics model first introduced in 1999, this research, published in The European Physical Journal C, is the first to cohesively use the theory to explain the long-lasting dark

By |2025-05-22T14:29:59-04:00May 22nd, 2025|Industry 4.0|

MEDC Awards $8.8 Million In Grants For Organizations Supporting Under-Represented Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

LANSING - The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the 23 Michigan organizations that will receive grant funding from the Trusted Connector Grant program, which provide grants to organizations such as chambers of commerce and other member-based organizations that engage with under-represented small businesses and/or tech-based entrepreneurs across the state. Additionally, a Detroit-based company will

By |2025-05-21T13:33:14-04:00May 21st, 2025|Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

ITC To Conduct Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines in Michigan

NOVI – ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from May 27-June 30, weather permitting. The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system that is operated by ITC’s Michigan operating entities, ITCTransmission and Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (METC). The

By |2025-05-21T13:11:43-04:00May 21st, 2025|Clean Update, Featured|

Memorial Day Weekend Murph Fitness Challenge Returns To Washtenaw CC

ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to participate in the fourth annual Murph Challenge at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Memorial Day weekend. The college’s Wadhams Veterans Center, along with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, is hosting the legendary fitness challenge at The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College on

By |2025-05-21T13:06:16-04:00May 21st, 2025|News|

Boys & Girls Clubs Expands Talent Pipeline From Neighborhoods To Michigan Central

DETROIT - Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM), a national leader in youth workforce development and economic mobility, is proud to announce its latest expansion to The Station at Michigan Central, launching a new hub that directly connects youth from under-resourced neighborhoods to high-growth industries in mobility, technology, and advanced manufacturing. To be built

By |2025-05-21T13:43:38-04:00May 21st, 2025|ESD|

Labor Shortages Continue to Constrain Small Business Job Growth

LANSING  - National Federation Of Independent Business’ April jobs report found that 34% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in April, down six points from March, the lowest since January 2021. Although state-specific data is unavailable, NFIB Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher said, “The labor market continues to

By |2025-05-21T12:36:00-04:00May 21st, 2025|Business, News|

Scientists Warn: If Blue Ice Glacier Melts, Sea Levels Will Rise Dramatically

LONDON - Researchers warn that if the Union Glacier in Antarctica region melts, the world could be facing a crucial tipping point. Scientists have predicted that, if the planet continues down this path, sea levels by 2100 could be at least 1.4 feet higher and up to 6.6 feet higher. That could wipe out entire

By |2025-05-21T10:51:32-04:00May 21st, 2025|Clean Update, Climate Change, Featured|

Steam Turbine Blades: Types and its Effect on Efficiency

Steam turbine blades play a critical role in determining the reliability and overall performance of steam turbines. Their intricate design, advanced material composition, and aerodynamic features significantly influence power generation efficiency, operational stability, and maintenance requirements. The efficiency of these blades directly affects fuel consumption, energy output, and operational costs. In diverse applications such as

By |2025-05-21T10:16:55-04:00May 21st, 2025|Guest Columns|

Hidden Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years

NEW YORK - Recent breakthroughs suggest that hydrogen reservoirs are buried in countless regions of the world, including at least 30 U.S. states. Finding such reservoirs could help accelerate a global energy transition, but until now, geologists only had a piecemeal understanding of how large hydrogen accumulations form — and where to find them. "The game of

By |2025-05-21T12:28:10-04:00May 20th, 2025|Science|