WASHINGTON DC - NASA and Boeing will work together on the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project to build, test and fly an emission-reducing single-aisle aircraft this decade, according to an announcement from the agency on Wednesday. The project will be a large-scale flight demonstrator with objectives to lessen commercial aviation’s impact on climate change through reduced
KALAMAZOO - The 6th Annual Dokidokon anime and gaming Convention in Kalamazoo Michigan. The event will take place July 28th - 30th at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites. The event will bring together anime enthusiasts, gamers, and cosplayers alike. Doki will feature concerts including the incomparable Harp Twins, interactive panels, as well as the
SAN FRANCISCO - Ever wonder what it’d be like to talk with an artificial intelligence (AI)? ChatGPT is a charming new AI chatbot, a sophisticated machine – programmed with a wealth of data – that you can chat with online, in ordinary language. We hear it works best in English, although it can dabble in other
VALENCIA, Spain - The new 2.8 MW solar panel installation at Ford’s Spain plant is now capable of generating 4,641 MWh per year, or roughly enough to power 1,400 homes. Starting this summer, Ford plans to expand the solar plant by an additional 3,768 MWh per year (enough for about 1,100 average homes). By 2024, the
GRAND RAPIDS —Fishbeck announced that it has acquired Kalamazoo-based Envirologic as of Jan. 1. With the acquisition of the environmental consulting and services provider, Fishbeck looks to expand its environmental capabilities. “We’re headed into 2023 feeling confident in a seamless transition, as Envirologic’s services, mission and culture align well with our own at Fishbeck,” said
CBD oil, sometimes known as CBD tincture, is a liquid form of cannabidiol. It is a non-intoxicating compound produced by Cannabis sativa plants, including hemp. While it does not cause a mind-altering high, users say it induces a sense of calm and well-being. People also use it to help relieve symptoms like anxiety, sleep disorders, and chronic
For generations, smoking marijuana was the primary method of consuming the substance. As the plant was completely prohibited, users felt privileged to get their hands on Mexican brick weed with a low THC content. However, things have changed markedly in recent years. Recreational marijuana is now legal in over one-third of states. The steep rise
Sadly, over 46,000 people die in road accidents in the United States each year, with over 4 million injured seriously enough to require medical attention. It is estimated that over 10,000 of these deaths involve an alcohol-impaired driver. As you’re aware, alcohol is a legal and widely available drug. In contrast, CBD is not technically
DETROIT - General Motors has announced plans to invest $918 million in four U.S. plants, including two in Michigan, to make the sixth generation Small Block V-8 Engine. An extra $64 million will go toward EV production. The plants are in Flint, Bay City, Defiance, Ohio and Rochester, New York. Flint will receive more than
DETROIT - Electricity rates will depend on time of day, and year, for DTE customers starting in March. The news came in mailers sent to customers this month to notify them of the upcoming change. The time-of-day rate will charge customers nearly 35 percent more during peak times in the summer, to meet high demand
