Pitt study collects data on mobile devices for better picture of long-term smokers
A psychologist from the University of Pittsburgh abandoned paper diaries in favor of real-time electronic data collection in a study of smokers trying to quit.
Pennsylvania's Nanotech Players Pursuing Giga-Scale Impact
Scientists across Pennsylvania are advancing the field of nanotechnology, developing devices that depend on particles many times smaller than the thickness of a human hair.
Suburban Philadelphia brewery expanding, expects to hire 50
A microbrewery west of Philadelphia is close to hitting its beer-making capacity, so the next step is to expand its footprint. Victory Brewing Co. plans to hire 50 more employees at its new location.
Hydroelectric plant at nearby reservoir to generate local power for Lehighton
The 5,500 people who live in the northeastern Pennsylvania town of Lehighton use electricity distributed by the borough government. In 2014, some of that power is expected to be generated by a hydroelectric plant at a nearby lake.
PA small businesses can learn for free from Google how to build a website, April 10-11 in Pittsburgh
An estimated 56 percent of small businesses in Pennsylvania don�t have a website. Google and the state's Small Business Development Centers are hosting a workshop to show them how to build an online presence.
New distribution tactic means more overseas sales for Williamsport spa maker
When Tim Martin came to PDC Spas seven years ago, perhaps 5 percent of its hot tubs and other products were sold overseas. Since then, that percentage has climbed to nearly half.
Wastewater management business in south-central PA makes energy from waste
Grease and waste food from restaurants often ends up in landfills, but one company near Lancaster has figured out how to transform that garbage into energy.
Mansfield's new Marcellus Institute aims to promote jobs in areas like GIS, safety management
The Marcellus Institute, recently launched at Mansfield University, will train students to work on local natural gas-drilling sites through two new degrees offering specialized training.
Reading-area firm builds website for James Cameron's dive to ocean's deepest point
The National Geographic Society wanted a stellar website to match the historic nature of movie director James Cameron's expedition into the deepest point on Earth. It turned to West Reading design company Neo-Pangea.
Planned biotech incubator for Scranton aims to capitalize on region's growing assets
Economic development officials in Scranton are working to lure biotechnology companies into northeastern Pennsylvania, and they're building a new business incubator to aid in that task.