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Ancient Stonehenge In Lake Michigan Pegged At 10,000 Years Old

TRAVERSE CITY - A mysterious Stonehenge has been discovered beneath Lake Michigan offshore from Traverse City and it is 5,000 years older than its famous UK counterpart. The Discovery Of A Us ‘Stonehenge’ In 2007, a group of archaeologists accidentally uncovered a massive stone formation beneath the waters of Lake Michigan. The discovery, led by underwater archaeology

By |2025-04-08T14:29:47-04:00April 8th, 2025|Clean Update, Featured|

Planning To Fly On Or After May 7? You Need A Real ID To Get Past Security

DETROIT - If you plan to fly within the United States on or after May 7, you need a "Real ID" at the airport to get on a domestic flight, if you don't have your passport. May 7 is when enforcement begins. Everyone will need to have a star on their driver’s license to fly

By |2025-04-08T13:54:51-04:00April 8th, 2025|Featured, News|

Michigan Defense Expo April 8-10 In Warren

WARREN – The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Michigan Chapter announced the 16th Annual Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX), the nation’s premier defense industry event, taking place April 8-10 at the Macomb Sports & Expo Center in Warren. This year’s MDEX will once again highlight Michigan’s unparalleled role as the cornerstone of America’s defense industrial base, showcasing

A2ZERO Household Electronics Refurbishment And Recycling Event April 26

ANN ARBOR — The next A2ZERO Household Electronics Takeback event is set for Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church (1501 W. Liberty St.). This event is hosted by the city office of sustainability and innovations (OSI) in collaboration with Comprenew, a certified Michigan-based electronics waste refurbisher and recycler. Registration is required,

DTE Energy Issues RFP For 450 Megawatt Energy Storage Project

DETROIT - DTE Energy announced the company is issuing a Request for Proposal for new standalone energy storage projects totaling approximately 450 megawatts. These projects will support DTE Electric’s CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan and Michigan's new standard of 60% renewable energy by 2030, both of which contribute to DTE’s overarching carbon reduction goals.  The RFP requires the standalone energy storage projects to

By |2025-04-02T12:02:06-04:00March 29th, 2025|ESD|

Pandemic Continues to Propel Growing Number of Men in Nursing

BINGHAM FARMS – Like all of us, the pandemic brought a time of uncertainty to Noah Briggs, a student in the Practical Nursing Program at Hondros College of Nursing in Bingham Farms. He had already been thinking about a career change to nursing when his passion was further ignited as he witnessed widespread burnout among

By |2025-09-27T21:08:23-04:00March 29th, 2025|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

UP Company Gets $145 Million DOE Grant To Harvest Critical Minerals

HOUGHTON – Revex Technologies Inc., a next-generation critical mineral processing company, has received a contracted grant award of $145 million from the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to support the development and construction of the REV Nickel Project. The project seeks to produce sustainable nickel concentrate and other valuable U.S.-sourced

By |2025-03-29T15:57:48-04:00March 29th, 2025|ESD|

Ensuring Driver Safety in Transportation: How Technology is Transforming the Industry

In the busy world of long-haul trucking, long hours on the road and changing driving conditions provide new challenges every day. Safety remains a top priority for both companies and drivers. Advanced technology is changing the game in the transportation industry, helping drivers stay safe, lowering accidents, and improving overall efficiency. From real-time tracking to

By |2025-03-27T11:34:21-04:00March 27th, 2025|Business|

Where You Live Linked To Dementia Risk And Cognitive Decline

ATHENS, Ga - People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed to more air pollution might face a higher risk, according to a large review of existing studies. The findings, published in Ageing Research Reviews, highlight connections between environmental factors and brain health as people

By |2025-03-26T14:03:20-04:00March 24th, 2025|Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Scientists Transform Plastic Using Air To Create Useful Industrial Chemicals

NEW YORK - industrial chemical Scientists have developed a new method to break down plastic waste, using moisture from the air. By exposing a common type of plastic to an inexpensive catalyst and leaving it exposed to ambient air, researchers broke down 94% of the material in just four hours. The plastic transformed into terephthalic

By |2025-03-24T10:16:16-04:00March 24th, 2025|Clean Update|