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New University of Michigan research shows small solar panels are spreading across Malawi, but most households need systems 8 times more powerful to unlock life-changing benefits. The study also uncovered unexpected wins, like families saving hours of travel time to charge their phones.
University of Michigan researchers have created quantum materials that split water into clean hydrogen using only sunlight, achieving record efficiency outdoors. This breakthrough could help produce carbon-free fuel for trucks, trains, and ships without burning fossil fuels.
University of Michigan fraternities and sororities turned a backyard ice rink into a fundraising powerhouse, raising over $310,000 for three charities through their annual Winterfest broomball tournament. The student-led effort is bringing autism support, veteran housing, and women's mental health services to thousands across Michigan.
The University of Michigan-Flint just secured $40 million to build a cutting-edge innovation campus that will prepare students for careers in robotics, clean energy, and AI. The 2028 facility puts Flint at the center of Michigan's workforce transformation.
University of Michigan researchers created an affordable, shapeshifting robot that lets scientists test evolutionary theories in 20 minutes instead of years. The open-source design helps biologists answer questions about animal movement that experiments on living creatures never could.
University of Michigan researchers created an AI tool that predicts battery performance in just days instead of months or years, using 95% less energy. This breakthrough could dramatically speed up development of next-generation batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
University of Michigan researchers are transforming asthma treatment in Detroit, where nearly 15% of children battle the disease—double the state average. Instead of waiting for emergencies, doctors now use cutting-edge therapies tailored to each patient's unique triggers and lifestyle.
Shopping for a used car? Electric vehicles now offer the lowest lifetime ownership costs across every vehicle type, saving drivers up to $13,000 compared to gas-powered alternatives. University of Michigan researchers analyzed 260,000 listings and found used EVs consistently beat gas cars, hybrids, and plug-ins on total costs.
University of Michigan researchers discovered that injured brain cells can activate their own protective program by changing how they process sugar. The finding could lead to new treatments for strokes, concussions, and diseases like Alzheimer's.
University of Michigan researchers developed a breakthrough tool that lets cells record their own activities like a tape recorder, allowing scientists to rewind and watch what happened inside them over weeks. The innovation could help unlock mysteries of disease and point the way to new treatments.
University of Michigan researchers developed two sensors that detect ice on planes and roads before disaster strikes. The technology could prevent thousands of crashes that kill travelers every year.