Author: Derek Smith
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More brines could be mined for lithium with counterintuitive method
Discovered by accident, the new approach could use membranes to help extract lithium from overlooked “low-quality” reservoirs with high magnesium.
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Human exploration of Mars: National Academies give NASA their recommendations
A Michigan engineer who helped write the report explains the scientific community’s priorities for Mars exploration.
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Scholarship enables undergraduate to pursue passion for naval reporting
Reporting on the Great Lakes maritime industry became possible with reduced financial burden.
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Bolstering research on “matter by design”: U-M chemical engineering welcomes new researchers
Their work in material design and computational engineering has enabled more effective antibody medicines and smart windows for more energy-efficient buildings.
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Shipbuilders and maritime policy experts discuss US industry at U-M
To be globally competitive, the U.S. needs to make ships for the future, panelists say.
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Michigan startup reimagines clothing labels for recycling and authenticating brands
Tags get cut off and tagless labels wear away, but new photonic fibers could serve as permanent barcodes.
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Capturing cancer cells from blood could help doctors choose the right breast cancer treatment
Some women undergo unnecessary mastectomy and chemotherapy, but a ‘labyrinth in a chip’ could reveal which cancers need aggressive treatments.
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Pottery-inspired method stencils nanoparticles for building advanced materials
The technique allows engineers to more precisely place patches on microscopic building blocks, so they can control their assembly into designer structures.
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This digital hand enables hands-free virtual reality
More than just a stand-in, the AI-powered agent can complete tasks by following simple voice commands that don’t include nitty-gritty details.
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Making leaders in materials science
An alum recognizes his lifelong connection to U-M by supporting students
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We need a solar sail probe to detect space tornadoes
A spacecraft that sails on light could provide a new vantage point on solar eruptions that can disrupt modern electrical and navigation systems.
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Frontier no more?
As space debris threatens satellites and astronauts, Michigan Engineers are working on solutions.