ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor officials have identified a funding solution to build the eco-friendly fire station of the future they’ve been talking about for years. City Council voted 10-0 Tuesday, Jan. 21, to approve a notice of intent to issue $12 million in capital improvement bonds to finance some or all of the costs
UNITED KINGDOM - New research analyzing health data from over 130 million people suggests that antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory medications may be linked to a reduced risk of dementia. The study, led by scientists from the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter, identified several existing, approved drugs with potential to be repurposed for dementia treatment. Dementia
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission announced today it has posted a request for proposals (RFP) for a renewable energy and electrification infrastructure enhancement and development grant program. The RFP is for $4.875 million in Renewable Energy and Electrification Infrastructure Enhancement and Development grants. The RFP meets the requirements of Public Act 121 of
HONG KONG - A breakthrough in stainless steel technology could revolutionize green hydrogen production, thereby paving the way for a more sustainable global energy transition. Building on this momentum, Professor Mingxin Huang and his team at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) developed an innovative material called stainless steel for hydrogen (SS-H2). Notably, this new technology
GERMANY — Did you know that electric cars aren’t the only clean‑energy game in town? While battery‑powered vehicles grab most of the headlines, hydrogen‑powered cars are quietly holding their ground. They offer unique perks, and thus they could shape the next wave of sustainable mobility. How? Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen gas into electricity. Consequently, the only
ANN ARBOR – Job seekers are invited to Washtenaw Community College’s Winter Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 12. More than 70 employers are expected to attend the fair, with many looking to hire for immediate job opportunities, including full-time and part-time employment, internships and apprenticeships. Registration remains open for additional employers wishing to participate.
ANN ARBOR - Executive Search Partners specializes in Information Technology searches in the United States and Canada. Managing Partner Gary Erickson said his firm is recognized as one of the best Executive Recruiting Companies in North America. Erickson said while ESP focuses on recruiting Chief Information Officers and Chief Information Security Officers, ESP also recruits
TROY - Automation Alley announced its 2025 Integr8 Series, featuring five carefully curated roundtables focusing on the most critical challenges and opportunities in Industry 4.0. Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly joins MITech TV to provide the back story. Kelly said the series of discussions will bring together global leaders, innovators, and visionaries from manufacturing, technology,
ChargePoint has had enough of vandalizing thieves who saw through EV charger cables to steal valuable copper — so now it’s making new “cut-resistant” cables and adding alarm systems in an attempt to mitigate the damage. ChargePoint’s VP of product management Steve Farrell tells The Verge the cable uses a patent-pending technology that includes strategically placed steel
LOS ANGELES – In a surprising move, Toyota Cuts the Price Of its Hydrogen Car In California to $17,000. Interestingly, if you live in Southern California, you can buy one particular new Toyota for about the cost of the cheapest subcompact car, with $15,000 of free fuel. 1. Hydrogen Car Toyota Mirai Current Price After
