GRAND RAPIDS ? Researchers in Sweden have discovered a new stem cell in the adult brain that can proliferate and form new brain cells. Van Andel Research Institute scientists hope to take advantage of the finding to develop methods to heal and repair disease and injury in the brain. Analyzing brain tissue from biopsies, the
LONDON - When it comes to Olympics security, the chief information officer for London 2012 is quite clear: "We will get cyber-attacks, for sure. Previous Games have always been attacked, so we will be attacked. We are working with partners and government to make sure we have the right defences," Gerry Pennell said. Speaking in
LUDINGTON - The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association is looking for volunteers for the Michigan Energy Fair June 22 ? 24, 2012 in Ludington at the Mason County Fairgrounds. The Michigan Energy Fair is the premier renewable energy and energy efficiency event in Michigan. The Michigan Energy Fair focuses on how Michigan?s businesses and families
ANN ARBOR - Ultra Electronics Adaptive Materials has completed its $4.2 million contract with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center by providing 15 field-ready fuel cells for unmanned ground vehicles. AMI manufactured 20 of its 250-watt PowerPod fuel cells for TARDEC; as per the contract specifications, 15 fuel cells were delivered
WASHINGTON ? A new report says clean energy employers announced plans involving at least 137 projects in 42 states during the first quarter of this year ? Michigan?s clean energy jobs growth was significant, with upwards of 1,200 new clean energy jobs announced in the first three months of 2012. Environmental Entrepreneurs said Dow Chemical?s
LANSING ? The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $750,000 Michigan Community Revitalization Program incentive for the redevelopment of the historic Garden Theater in Detroit that will generate up to $12.3 million in new private investment, adding up to 84 new full time jobs, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. predicted. ?This project will strengthen midtown
WASHINGTON D.C. - The White House expressed concerns about a controversial cybersecurity bill that would authorize Internet companies to divulge confidential customer records and communications. Opposition from the Obama administration -- which stopped short of a veto threat -- could imperil the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, which is scheduled for a House of
DETROIT ? Longtime technology public relations professional Larry Eiler was named Wednesday as Small Business Journalist of the Year for his NEW Michigan Radio show on 1290 WLBY in Ann Arbor. Eiler, co founder of Eiler Public Relations, was among a dozen award winners announced by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The awards will be
DETROIT - Eleven free workshops will be offered at Focus: HOPE April 21 on topics related to making smart financial decisions, such as planning for the future, paying off debt, how to obtain a mortgage, how to prevent home foreclosure, and how to start a business. The workshops are part of Money Smart Week activities
ANN ARBOR - Seven hospitals in Michigan won recognition from Thomson Reuters ranked among the nation's top 100 hospitals. In the major teaching hospital category, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor was listed along with Beaumont Hospital in Troy in the teaching hospital category. Joining Beaumont in that category was Munson Medical Center in