UM Says Insect Cyborgs May Become First Responders To Hazards
Research conducted at the University of Michigan College of Engineering may lead to the use of insects to monitor hazardous situations before sending in humans.
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Research conducted at the University of Michigan College of Engineering may lead to the use of insects to monitor hazardous situations before sending in humans.
A carbon nanotube coating developed at the University of Michigan acts as a "magic black cloth" that conceals an object's three-dimensional geometry and makes it look like a flat black sheet.
Research at the University of Michigan Medical School brought hundreds of millions of dollars into the state of Michigan in the last year -- and could have a total economic impact of nearly $1.2 billion, new data show.
A record 19 new companies founded by young University of Michigan student-entrepreneurs will share space in the TechArb student business incubator for the next six months.
The Michigan economy appears poised to continue its recovery, although full economic health is still well in the distance, say University of Michigan economists.
A University of Michigan physics professor who organized job shadowing programs for high school students and a summer science institute for middle school girls has been honored with a national mentoring award.
University of Michigan economists say the state's economy will continue its slow improvement, adding both high- and low-wage jobs over the next two years.
The first openly gay student body president at the University of Michigan has announced that he will be forming a scholarship fund to benefit bullied students.
Although the nation's economy has started to improve this fall, the next two years will bring only moderate economic growth, generating just enough jobs to slowly reduce unemployment, say economists at the University of Michigan.
For the first time, engineering researchers have been able to watch in real time the nanoscale process of a ferroelectric memory bit switching between the 0 and 1 states.
University of Michigan economists are out with their latest economic outlook -- and they're predicting a slow recovery.
The University of Michigan's 'Be a Hero at The Big House' event is taking blood donations and signing-up potential donors to the National Bone Marrow Registry at Michigan Stadium on Wednesday.
Two University of Michigan planetary scientists are vital members of the science team of the Mars Science Laboratory, which will study whether the Red Planet was ever capable of harboring microbial life. It is scheduled to launch next week.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded a three-year, $900,000 grant to a University of Michigan School of Nursing-led multidisciplinary team that will develop methods to increase cancer screening by young breast cancer survivors and their high-risk female relatives.
Improving health outcomes and quality of life for people living with type 2 diabetes are the goals of a project between a new research center at the University of Michigan and university, health and public officials in North Carolina.
Employers can expect higher worker satisfaction and production if the company offers flexible hours that allow employees to handle crises and short-term family commitments, a new University of Michigan study indicates.
Applications are now being accepted for the inaugural class of a unique master's degree program in entrepreneurship offered jointly between the University of Michigan's top-ranked College of Engineering and its Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
Michigan spent the past week talking about last Saturday's upset loss at Iowa, a bad surprise they vowed not to let hurt them this week at Illinois.
In a first-of-its kind study, University of Michigan researchers will provide genetic testing and Alzheimer's risk estimates for people who are already experiencing mild cognitive impairment.
A University of Michigan biologist and his colleagues have found that the strategies used by the tiny C. elegans roundworm to control its motions are remarkably similar to those used by the human brain to command movement of eyes, arms and legs.
Genetic testing will be available for the first time for those who may be at risk and are showing symptoms of Alzheimer's.
University Police have released surveillance footage of a man wanted in a sexual assault on campus, in hopes of discovering new information related to the case.
The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business will officially kick off the Michigan Business Challenge on Nov. 14 when team applications are due.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
For the first time in seven months, average fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is on the rise, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
A former Westland police sergeant has been convicted in connection with a 2023 incident when he yelled racial slurs at a security guard at MGM Grand Detroit.
The Israel-Hamas war is a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris, with some uncommitted Democratic voters considering leaving the presidential box on their ballots blank.
The radio station in Grand Rapids kicked off its holiday-themed music series with Elton John's "Step Into Christmas."
Former President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the night before the 2024 election, mirroring his final rallies in the same city in the last two elections.
The Detroit man charged with the murder of missing teenager Na'Ziyah Harris was back in court on Friday as witness testimony began.
A 55-year-old St. Clair Shores man accused of attempting to run over election canvassers in St. Clair Shores in October has been charged with assault and ethnic intimidation.
A former Westland police sergeant has been convicted in connection with a 2023 incident when he yelled racial slurs at a security guard at MGM Grand Detroit.
The Israel-Hamas war is a major vulnerability for Vice President Kamala Harris, with some uncommitted Democratic voters considering leaving the presidential box on their ballots blank.
The medical examiner's office was unable to determine the man's cause of death but estimated that he died between 2006 and 2008.
The radio station in Grand Rapids kicked off its holiday-themed music series with Elton John's "Step Into Christmas."
Shipments dropped by 20% to 1.2 million vehicles in the third quarter from 1.5 million a year earlier.
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."
U.S. sales are down and a once-profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post $3 billion in net profits last quarter.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Tickets for the Detroit show go on sale at noon Friday at Ticketmaster.
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.
A local business owner is planning to host Donald Trump on Friday in Dearborn.
Former President Donald Trump went after former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming during a campaign event with conservative personality Tucker Carlson.
Collins experts monitor their 20-billion-word database to create the annual list of new and notable words that reflect the ever-evolving English language.
This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.
A new $125 million investment is set to help with school safety and mental health grants.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Top-ranked Oregon is expected to roll past Michigan, favored by BetMGM Sportsbook to win by more than two touchdowns on Saturday at the Big House.
The Detroit Lions have a big-time offense.
In Detroit's 42-29 win over Seattle on Sept. 30, Goff set an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes.
Tobias Harris had 18 points and 14 rebounds in his Philadelphia return and the Detroit Pistons won for the first time in five games this season, beating the 76ers 105-95 on Wednesday night.
Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists to top 500 points for his career, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2.
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
As Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance campaign in the Great Lakes States in rapid succession, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on voters pollsters say are up for grabs in this critical swing state.
A sunny and seasonal Saturday.
The Detroit man charged with the murder of missing teenager Na'Ziyah Harris was back in court on Friday as witness testimony began.
Detroit-based Healthy Roots Dolls is helping young girls see themselves in the toys they play with.
A 55-year-old St. Clair Shores man accused of attempting to run over election canvassers in St. Clair Shores in October has been charged with assault and ethnic intimidation.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, one of the co-chairs of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, talked about the final push in that race and prospects for Democrats holding onto the State House on this week’s CBS Detroit Michigan Matters.