GRAND RAPIDS ? Van Andel Research Institute researchers have figured out how plants, on a molecular level, respond to drought and cold, which could help engeineer crops that not only thrive in harsh environments globally, but also combat global food shortages. The fine print on this discovery is VAI researchers have determined precisely how the
WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense has pulled a parental control product from its online store serving military families after learning that the company collects childrens' data, according to documents the Electronic Privacy Information Center obtained from the government agency. EPIC has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission alleging that Echometrix, maker of
LANSING - Michigan has been shedding jobs for about a decade and economists see that continuing for at least another couple of years. But Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Greg Main sees the turnaround coming as soon as next year. The MEDC has been working with a substantial number of companies over the past few
ANN ARBOR ? Data Center Online Tech said it is shutting down its smallest Ann Arbor data center, its oldest, least efficient, which no longer meets Online Tech's needs. Current clients will be upgraded to Online Tech's recently acquired, more efficient data center located in the Avis Farms technology center on the south side of
WASHINGTON - The Electronic Frontier Foundation sued the CIA, the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and three other government agencies this week for allegedly refusing to release information about how they are using social networks in surveillance and investigations. The non-profit Internet rights watchdog group formally asked more than a dozen agencies or
DETROIT - California will be the "lead market" for the Chevy Volt when the electric-powered car becomes available at the end of next year, General Motors said Wednesday. California was chosen because the state has the largest U.S. car market, and Californians are "known to be leaders in adopting groundbreaking new technologies," GM's vice president
LANSING - While education lobbyists and Michigan House lawmakers still are working behind the scenes on education reforms pertaining to charter schools and teacher performance, the public debate on the legislation Thursday was all about whether state law requiring schools to start after Labor Day should be changed. The House Education Committee will hear more
SOUTHFIELD - The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is giving its 118-year-old Red Kettle Campaign a 21st Century facelift with the introduction of Coin Catch, an interactive, online game that will help raise money for metro Detroiters in need. The game is the first Salvation Army fundraiser of its kind in the country. "The Coin
LIVONIA - If you'd like to spend your dollars in Michigan this Holiday Season, and help the state economy, BuyMichiganNow.Com has come out with its Gift Guide that gives consumers 101 ideas in 27 categories to buying goods sold by Michigan-based companies. "It's the third year we?ve done this," said founder Lisa Diggs. "We started
LANSING - While job losses in the manufacturing sector may have triggered residents leaving Michigan, the impact of their departure has contributed to another 15,855 jobs and $1.9 billion in economic activity lost, according to a new study by Michigan State University researchers. The report found that in addition, the state lost $585 million in