Material Ecology? Building The Future With Nature (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain the concept of “Material Ecology” as advertised in a new Museum of Modern Art exhibit? —Nancy R., New York, NY […]
Science & Technology News
Fourth of July Celebrations May Look a Little Different this Year, but CPSC Reminds Consumers: Safety Still Rules
WASHINGTON — This year’s July 4th holiday may look different from most, with many people celebrating from home due to social distancing restrictions still in place to […]
Avocados: Not As Green As You Think? (EarthTalk)
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that my avocado habit is bad for the environment and my carbon footprint? —J. Pilsen, Olathe, KS Compared to other […]
Built For Getting Things Done, Ford Reveals The Toughest, Most Productive F-150 Ever And Most Powerful In Its Class
DEARBORN, Mich. – As America returns to work, Ford reveals its all-new F-150 – part of the F-Series lineup that’s been America’s choice for getting the job […]
PHOTOS: Five Below Grand Opening on Eastern Ave. in Las Vegas, NV
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at the brand new Five Below store on Eastern Ave. in Las Vegas, NV. The popular retail chain hosted its […]
Top Applicants Selected for 2020 SEMA Launch Pad Competition
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — The top 15 applicants of the SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) Launch Pad Competition have been selected and now move on to […]
Can’t Afford College? Personal Finance Expert Eric Tyson Suggests You Consider These Six Hot Alternative Paths
College isn’t right for every student, and the price tag certainly isn’t right for every family. Personal finance expert Eric Tyson applauds the growing numbers of attractive, […]
Future of electric vehicles, becoming carbon-free discussed at 2020 SAE WCX Digital Summit
DETROIT — The 2020 SAE World Congress Experience (WCX) would normally be held in April at the TCF Center in downtown Detroit. However, due to […]
2021 Lexus IS makes world premiere in virtual event
PLANO, Texas – Writing yet another chapter in the book of compact luxury sports sedans, the new 2021 Lexus IS was unveiled today via a […]
EarthTalk: How Are We Doing About Tropical Deforestation?
Dear EarthTalk: How are we doing in the battle to stop or slow deforestation, especially in the tropics where forests store so much of the […]
NAIAS Congratulates Subaru on the Reveal of the 2021 Crosstrek Sport
DETROIT – Subaru revealed its all-new Crosstrek Sport today – on what would have been the first press day of the 2020 North American International Auto […]
SAE AEROTECH: Detroit Flying Cars continues to develop a flying car despite a setback
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 SAE AEROTECH conference was held live online with videos posted on-demand for future viewing. Sanjay Dhall, founder of […]
EarthTalk: Creating An Eco-Friendly Deck
Dear EarthTalk: I am adding a deck onto my house this summer and wonder which decking materials (wood or otherwise) are the greenest? —Bill A., […]
Packing Heat: How Ford’s Latest Tech Helps Police Vehicles Neutralize COVID-19
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford has designed a new heated software enhancement to pilot with its Police Interceptor Utility – one that law enforcement agencies across […]
New Study Funded by Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban: Human Growth Hormone Treatment After ACL Injury May Prevent Loss of Muscle Strength
–By Kylie Urban / Michigan Medicine Ann Arbor, Mich. — After experiencing an ACL injury, a common sports injury involving ligaments in the knee, many athletes […]
EarthTalk: Can We Maintain Our Coronavirus Emissions Reductions?
Dear EarthTalk: Do you suppose the drop in carbon emissions that resulted from transportation and industry slowdowns during the Coronavirus pandemic will continue—or will we […]
Feeling fatigued from Zoom? Give your brain a break, says U-M
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Many people have stayed connected with co-workers, family and friends by using Zoom video conferencing as part of social distancing during […]
Earth Talk: Environmentalists & Civil Disobedience
Dear EarthTalk: What are some ways environmentalists use civil disobedience to accomplish their goals? —Robert P., Portland, OR The concept of civil disobedience (defined by […]
23andMe Expands Genetic Study of COVID19 – Looking for Detroit-Area Residents
Encouraged by strong interest, 23andMe is expanding its COVID-19 genetics study and opening enrollment to people who have been hospitalized with severe cases of the […]
Gaming And Climate Change: What’s The Connection? (Earth Talk)
Dear EarthTalk: A friend’s dad said it was such a shame that video gaming causes so much global warming, but I don’t see the connection. […]