ANN ARBOR - University of Michigan researchers are celebrating their discovery of a new plant biochemistry and its unusual ability to form cyclic peptides—molecules that hold promise in pharmaceuticals as they can bind to challenging drug targets. Cyclic peptides are an emerging and promising area of drug research. A new study, led by U-M College
ANN ARBOR - Detroit is likely to experience falling unemployment, rising wages and an expanding labor force in the years ahead despite a slowing national economy and the lingering risk of a recession in the near term. The “cautiously optimistic” forecast comes courtesy of the Detroit Economic Outlook 2023-28, produced by the University of Michigan. The
BIRMINGHAM – Improving Traffic Signal Timing With GM Connected VehiclesThe Road Commission for Oakland County partnered with researchers from U of M to see how they could improve traffic signal timing by using GPS data in General Motors vehicles. GM vehicles represent about 6% of vehicles on the road. Researchers reprogrammed traffic lights, leading to a
WASHINGTON DC - Cannabis advocates say President Biden is missing an opportunity to sway young voters with his reluctance to take bigger steps to legalize marijuana at the federal level. The Biden administration has opened several avenues for marijuana reform including issuing federal pardons for simple possession and starting the process of potentially rescheduling marijuana’s status under
HIGHLAND PARK - Michigan State Police uncovered a large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park Feb 21, seizing an estimated millions of dollars in illicit pot during the investigation. More than 4,000 marijuana plants were discovered inside a structure on Feb. 21 when state police's marijuana & tobacco investigation team executed a search warrant. According to a post from police
WASHINGTON DC - There's enough natural hydrogen trapped underground to meet all projected demands for hundreds of years. An unpublished report by the US Geological Survey identifies it as a new primary resource, and fires the starter pistol on a new gold rush. The "black gold" oil rush in the US started in 1859, when
A teacher from Southern Idaho recently claimed she spotted an egg-shaped UFO flying over the tiny town of Shelley, and it had a physical impact on her. The sighting apparently occurred on Jan. 10 over the small town of Shelley, according to the official report submitted to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC). Shelley is a
WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Defense has been an early adopter of solar power at its own facilities, especially out West where abundant space is available. Now the agency aims to deploy its buying power towards parts East. Earlier this month the DOD hooked up with the General Services Administration in a scheme
DETROIT - Rivian is following in Tesla’s footsteps with its decision to open its public charging network to all electric vehicles (EVs) later this year. The announcement came in the company’s latest letter to shareholders, outlining plans to expand access to the Rivian Adventure Network (RAN). While Rivian’s Adventure Network is currently smaller than Tesla’s
North Carolina is at the forefront of a technological revolution, transforming industries through innovative app development. This state, known for its rich history and diverse landscape, is now making a name for itself in the tech world. From healthcare to education, finance, and sports, North Carolina's tech companies are developing apps that are changing how
