Author: Derek Smith
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This satellite constellation transformed earth science by creatively tuning in to GPS signals
Governments and companies have launched similar constellations to use the method, called GNSS-R, to monitor and forecast wildfires, flooding and more.
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Community co-designed wave energy prototypes demonstrated in Lake Michigan
The prototypes—designed with and for the remote island community of Beaver Island—were showcased during the island’s 11th annual sustainability fair.
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Perfectly imperfect: U-M Center for Complex Particle Systems harnesses disorder in nanomaterials
The center has engineered materials with intentionally disordered structures, leading to enhanced properties and easier manufacturing.
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Algae in the air?
As health questions about Lake Erie’s algae bloom swirl, Michigan Engineers look for answers.
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Complexity isn’t subjective. The right amount results in new nanomaterial properties
Graph theory can quantify complexity, defined as a mix of order and disorder. Nanoparticle structures with the optimal ratio have new or enhanced capabilities.
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Silk made into strong plastic-like materials with 6G potential
The new manufacturing method preserves silk’s crystalline structure and could help upcycle short fibers into telecom equipment.
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Robots and AI to help shipbuilding stay on track
American and Japanese researchers will develop robots and AI to help shipbuilders pivot when the built ship deviates from the planned design.
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Quantum metallurgy: Electron crystals deform and melt
Electrons can arrange into crystalline patterns that accumulate defects as they melt; controlling the degree of melting may advance superconductors and artificial neurons.
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Global urban methane emissions are growing more than estimated
Satellite measurements suggest that scientific and government reports don’t capture how methane emissions are rising, which could hamper mitigation efforts.
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Providing the Artemis mission with solar radiation forecasts
Machine-learning and physics-based models developed at U-M will warn NASA when solar particle radiation could become hazardous up to 24 hours in advance.
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Nanoparticles genetically modify several human cell types
The protein nanoparticles could help doctors treat cancer and genetic diseases without using modified viruses, which sometimes have harmful side effects.
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US naval engineering workforce to be strengthened by new graduate fellowship program
It will establish a pipeline of professionals with hands-on experience in major shipyards and researching challenges relevant to naval ship design and production.