FARMINGTON — Scientists at the University of Connecticut have made a remarkable breakthrough in the quest for longer, healthier lives. In a major study, the researchers successfully extended both lifespan and healthspan in mice by targeting specific cells in their bodies. This exciting development brings us closer to the dream of not just adding years to
ANN ARBOR – On Aug. 14, the City of Ann Arbor launched the new Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Program, an initiative to encourage electric vehicle adoption throughout the city by increasing the availability of publicly accessible EV chargers. The Commercial EV Charger Program provides an opportunity for commercial and multifamily property owners to receive
LANSING — Governor Whitmer today announced Michigan will receive $18 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) to help small- and medium-sized automotive companies modernize their capabilities to manufacture electric vehicles. 1. Michigan Leads the Way in EV Supply Chain Development: Michigan's significant investment of over one-third of the $50 million grant program is a
DETROIT - Are you ready to witness the culmination of innovation and hard work? Join TechTown Detroit for the Start Studio MVP Summer 2024 Demo Day event on Wednesday, Aug. 28! Nine promising startups will showcase the Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) they’ve been diligently crafting for the past six weeks. We’ll kick off the evening
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Community & Worker Economic Transition Office was awarded $750,000 from the Families & Workers Fund as a winner of the Powering Climate and Infrastructure Careers Challenge. The funds will help ensure Michigan has the workforce needed to leverage and implement over $10B in federal
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales continue to remain flat in July with sales for all products topping $287.7 million, up 3.2 percent from June’s $275.2 million. This follows similar sales figures in May of $278 million, April $279.6 million and March a record $289 million. Recreational sales in July recreational marijuana sales totaled $264.4 million,
ANN ARBOR - You are invited to the Innovator Advisor Community Breakfast & Learn Event Thursday, August 22, from 8:00-10:30 am EST at Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor, 179 Little Lake Dr, Ann Arbor. Are you interested in Networking with like-minded science and innovation geeks? Meeting very early stage Innovators and helping
ANN ARBOR - Unlock the potential of AI for your small business or startup with a Bamboo Ann Arbor workshop, "How to Get Started with AI." This session is designed to guide you through the first steps of integrating AI into your operations, offering practical insights and strategies tailored for entrepreneurs. Whether you're looking to
Dynamic Carbon Credits combat climate change through a unique technique called carbon sequestration. Imagine a world where trees aren't just a source of beauty, but also a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. That's the vision of Dynamic Carbon Credits. Through innovative plant-based solutions, they are harnessing nature's power to capture and store
EAST LANSING - On July 19, 2024, a CrowdStrike software update unleashed mayhem on computer systems at airports, banks and more from Australia to Atlanta. What happened, and what lessons can we take away? Presidio cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann, former chief information officer at the state of Michigan, said bottom line, mistakes will be made,
