DETROIT - It feels like there have been staggering science stories emerging every other day recently, all of which have blown our tiny little minds. First, there was the discovery of a terrifying black hole pointing right at us, then there was a huge hole found in the sun and a missing continent found after going missing for 375 years. Now, people
MOSCOW - Scientists at Rosatom have unveiled a plasma electric rocket engine that is claimed to be capable of propelling spacecraft to Mars in just one to two months. As reported by Russia’s Izvestia newspaper, unlike traditional rocket engines that rely on fuel combustion, this innovative propulsion system utilizes a magnetic plasma accelerator and promises
NEW YORK - Czech company UDX has introduced a groundbreaking electric vertical take-off and landing (evTOL) prototype called Airwolf. This innovative hoverbike is engineered for speed, efficiency, and agility. With its advanced propulsion system, Airwolf leverages individually tilting ducted fan technology to achieve both hovering and cruising capabilities at speeds of up to 142 miles per hour.
WAYNE - Samsung announced that 50 U.S. public middle and high schools are moving forward as State Winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition. Franklin Middle School in Wayne was selected as the State Winner for Michigan, and has been awarded a $12,000 Samsung technology prize package, including a Samsung Video Kit to showcase their
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Six months into legal recreational sales in Ohio continue to rise steadily, said Jana Hrdinova, the administrative director at Ohio State University’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center. The 123 dispensaries across the state have sold more than $255 million of adult-use cannabis. That’s especially impressive, given not all dispensaries are up and
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host approximately 70 employers at its Winter Career & Internship Fair from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 12 that is open to the public and students. The career fair is free and will be hosted in the Morris Lawrence Building on the WCC campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive. Many
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – For 35 years, the Collegiate Inventors Competition (CIC) has given student innovators nationwide a chance to showcase their work and compete for top prizes. Now, the entry period for the 2025 competition is officially open. 1. About the Competition and Eligibility The National Inventors Hall of Fame, in partnership with the United
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - In a world grappling with escalating plastic pollution and the urgent need for sustainable energy sources, a groundbreaking discovery by Dr. Manish Shetty at Texas A&M University is poised to change the game. Imagine turning the very plastic that chokes our oceans and litters our landscapes into green hydrogen, a clean
LEE TOWNSHIP – 123NET and Lee Township in Allegan County have entered into an agreement to construct an additional 15 miles of fiber to bring high-performance internet access to approximately 600 additional unserved or underserved homes as part of the Allegan County-Wide Broadband Project. Allegan’s current $65 Million County-wide Broadband Project includes building approximately 1,100
UNITED KINGDOM - Meet the Dark Matter, the groundbreaking electric motor powering Koenigsegg’s new Gemera hypercar. Officially known as the Dark Matter Raxial Flux 6-phase E-motor, this revolutionary piece of technology debuted at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Dark Matter electric motor delivers an impressive 800 horsepower and 922 lb-ft of torque while weighing
