Benjamin Thorp

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June 2, 2025 Indiana officials say the state is declaring freedom from the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. A HPAI-free status means a state or region has eliminated disease on all affected farms and no new infections are detected in a subsequent 28-day waiting period, according to the World Organization of Animal Health.

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May 30, 2025 The U.S. Department of Energy is testing out a new way to recycle rare earth minerals from consumer electronics in Indianapolis. RecycleForce is the first test site in the country for a recycling method experts hope will be able to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign materials. Currently, the rare earth minerals found in hard drives, cell phones and other consumer electronics don’t get recycled, often ending up in landfills.

1 week ago | wfyi.org | Benjamin Thorp |Ben Thorp

May 28, 2025 Hamilton County’s government has launched a new website that aims to be a one-stop shop for residents looking for help, from mental health support to where to find food. County officials say they spent roughly $70,000 in opioid settlement money to create a portal aimed at helping residents navigate all the different resources in the community. In a video posted to the website's homepage, Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt describes the new tool simply.

3 weeks ago | wfyi.org | Benjamin Thorp |Ben Thorp

May 13, 2025 The Swiss biotech company Roche announced on Monday plans for a $550 million expansion of its Indianapolis diagnostics and manufacturing hub over the next five years. The global biotech company said the investment will go towards making Indianapolis a hub for manufacturing Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems used by diabetes patients. CGMs are devices attached to the body and partially inserted under the skin to monitor blood sugar.

3 weeks ago | wfyi.org | Benjamin Thorp |Ben Thorp

May 12, 2025 Eli Lilly and Company on Friday announced it would expand a partnership with Purdue University. The pharmaceutical giant plans to pump around $250 million into research initiatives over the next eight years. Purdue President Mung Chiang said it may be the largest industry-academic agreement of its kind in the United States. The Lilly announcement will extend an agreement aimed at accelerating medicine development and bolstering the workforce-talent pipeline.