CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Air travel produces around 2.5 percent of all global CO2 emissions, and despite decades of effort in developing alternative fuels or more efficient aircraft designs, that number hasn't budged much. However, NASA – also the US's Aeronautics administration – has kept plugging away at trying to build a more sustainable future for air
CLEVELAND - Dealing with Crohn’s disease since he was a kid, Terrell Washington felt stuck — Until he was able to access marijuana. “It got me off of medication and got me into remission with my Crohn’s disease because of using cannabis,” Washington told me. He knew he wanted to help people like him, which
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is now accepting applications for grants to support community and Tribal colleges and public universities in eliminating barriers and supporting students as they earn a skill certificate or degree. The grants are part of a larger $45 million Student Success initiative, the state’s largest-ever grant
Isaac Newton prophecy 2060: A 300-Year-Old Warning LONDON – Renowned scientist Sir Isaac Newton predicted when the world would end in a letter dating back more than 300 years ago. Notably, the famous mathematician and physicist, best known for formulating the laws of gravity, revealed he believed the world would end in 2060. He even
NEW YORK - Reuters reports that electric vehicle sales — both full electric and hybrid options rose 25% in 2024 across the world — a record number. Incentives and emission targets pushed EV sales in China and aided Britain in overtaking Germany as Europe's biggest battery-electric market in 2024, research firm Rho Motion said. China's sales rose almost
LANSING - The MPSC kicked off its annual assessment of the funding factor for Michigan’s low-income energy assistance program, with this year being the first since the program was significantly expanded to make more households eligible for energy assistance and self-sufficiency services. Legislation approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2024
BEIJING - China is changing the game for electric vehicles with a new way to power up—no charging required. In just minutes, drivers can swap their batteries and keep going. With thousands of stations planned, this innovation could reshape the EV industry. The shift has already begun. The future of electric vehicles (EVs) just got a major boost. Imagine pulling
DETROIT - By blending digital control with analog simulations, scientists have created a powerful new quantum simulator that pushes beyond traditional limitations. This hybrid system allows precise manipulation of quantum states while naturally modeling real-world physics, enabling breakthroughs in fields like magnetism, superconductors, and even astrophysics. Breakthrough in Quantum Simulation Physicists working in Google’s laboratory
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI is warning iPhone and Android users about a string of new scams that could put bank accounts and personal data at risk. Federal officials say smartphone users should hang up immediately if they receive this specific type of call, in which the scammer is pretending to be someone they're not. The new scheme is more
NEW YORK - An expert on UFOs says President Donald Trump's move to declassify decades-old government files on UFOs could reveal a potential "cover-up" and expose many federal secrets. "The government for decades has investigated UFOs. I think it's undeniable that the government has looked at this for decades. They've had multiple programs," former U.K. Defense Ministry official
