BOSTON - A small group of researchers believe 3I/ATLAS, hurtling towards Earth, is not a comet, but covert alien technology that has been sent here by a potentially aggressive alien civilization. The most notable member of the group is Avi Loeb, an astronomer from Harvard University who has a history of trying to link objects
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - One of the pioneers of artificial intelligence at Google is warning the potential doctors and lawyers of tomorrow that AI might steal their futures. In an interview with Business Insider, Jad Tarifi — the 42-year-old founder of Google's first generative AI team who left in 2021 to found his own startup, Integral AI
LANSING - Two new opportunities will support nonprofits, public institutions, and other tax-exempt entities in accessing federal clean energy tax credits through Elective Pay, also known as Direct Pay. Elective Pay is a U.S. Internal Revenue Service mechanism that allows tax-exempt entities such as nonprofits, local and tribal governments, school districts, rural electric cooperatives, and
GRAND RAPIDS – A strategic partnership has been formed to catalyze innovation, investment, and commercialization of new dual-use technologies that can serve the defense and private industry sectors. Groups involved include Michigan Capital Network Ventures one of the Midwest’s leading venture capital fund management and angel investing firms, and The National Advanced Mobility Consortium Inc.,
LANSING - Navigating unemployment insurance just got easier in Michigan. The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has launched an artificial intelligence-powered website chatbot to deliver quick and accurate responses to questions from workers and employers. UIA is the first State of Michigan agency to offer the innovative chatbot on its public website. Users also can
TEXAS - A massive U.S. white gold deposit has been revealed, and experts contend it will be a game-changer for decades to come and also revolutionize the American market. Credits: European Space Agency America’s new white gold that will stun the world The world has been significantly focused on reducing the global carbon
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis enthusiasts have smoked up slightly more than $1 billion in licensed sales, says the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. This is for the start of legal rec sales on Aug. 6, 2024, through Aug. 2, 2025. That breaks down to $702,587,000 in adult-use (recreational) and $300,993,000 in medical sales. So far
DETROIT - Most new EVs in the U.S. still cost over $55,000, but luckily for those looking to make the switch, Chevy's most affordable electric car is coming back into the EV market. In an interview, General Motors CEO Mary Barra confirmed that the Bolt EV is returning with some upgrades, including over 300 miles of
WASHINGTON DC - President Donald Trump affirmed at a news conference Monday that his administration is “looking” at federally reclassifying cannabis and that it would “make a determination over the next few weeks.” He said that the subject is “complicated.” While he acknowledged hearing “great things” about cannabis’ medical utility, he also said that he’s heard “bad things having
GRAND RAPIDS - A study by Grand Valley State University researchers suggests the West Michigan economy is beginning to feel the effects of the tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump’s administration. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his recent survey of local businesses and purchasing managers
