LAS VEGAS — At the largest hacker conference in the world this week, DEFCON 2024, a notable turnout occurred for a rare and overtly partisan event, the DEF CON Political Fundraiser 2024 Backing Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign. This fundraiser was specifically aimed at supporting the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. 1. How Much Money
The Electrek American Solar Challenge is a spectacular showcase for student-led engineering and innovation, with over 30 teams across North America competing in the gruelling eight-day race. After an incredible competition that tested technology and endurance, the University of Michigan's solar car team clinched first place this year. The University of Michigan Innovate Their Way
GRAND RAPIDS - While the recent turmoil in financial markets around the world triggered fears of a recession, a Grand Valley State University researcher said he’s not ready to make that declaration for the national or local economies. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at the Seidman College of Business, said his data
NEW YORK – DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease could mark a significant breakthrough in the treatment of this debilitating condition. While current therapies primarily focus on targeting the physical manifestations of Alzheimer's, such as amyloid plaques, a new approach is emerging. Rather than concentrating on combating the plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers
It seems lately there have been a lot of UFO sightings, but folks witnessing unidentified objects flying around isn't a new thing. For centuries there have been stories of people seeing strange things in the sky, though it wasn't until the late 40's and early 50's, with tensions over the Cold War and the Korean War
MUSKEGON -- For small business owners and entrepreneurs struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a grant program from Grand Valley State University’s Muskegon Innovation Hub will help to provide necessary funding for operational costs, upgrades and expansion. The first installment of funding from the Hub’s Direct Grant Program, more than $69,000, will be
LAS VEGAS — DEF CON, the world’s largest hacker conference, is trying to put its legions of experts to work by creating a volunteer army to help protect America’s vulnerable water systems and schools. The project is part of a larger attempt to harness the talent of the roughly 30,000 hackers who now make the
BEIJING - China continues its unstoppable rise to leadership in sustainable mobility, once they have managed to corner the market for cheap solar panels (and not perovskite ones, but silicon ones). The key now lies in the only fuel they have yet to develop, the same one that is strengthening Japan’s industry and that is making us cooperate
NEW YORK - Researchers plan to accelerate the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) with a worldwide network of extremely powerful computers — starting with a new supercomputer that will come online in September. Artificial intelligence (AI) spans technologies including machine learning and generative AI systems like GPT-4. The latter offer predictive reasoning based on
The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and it's forcing companies like Ford Motor Company to adapt on the fly. Just six years ago former Ford CEO, Jim Hackett, made an announcement that Ford would cease all passenger car production in North America other than the prized Mustang. Six years ago it made sense for the folks
