Category: Research
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U-Michigan aims to bridge the ‘valley of death’ for manufacturing tech
In this Q&A, Chinedum Okwudire, director of the new U-M Advanced Manufacturing Institute, discusses its unique approach to translational research.
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Letting atomic simulations learn from phase diagrams
Ten times more efficient than previous methods, a new machine learning method builds a two-way connection between atomic simulation and experimental data.
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A manual for efficient wave energy converter prototyping
An open-source, standardized methodology aims to streamline efforts to design small-scale wave energy converters, moving closer to harnessing offshore renewables.
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New approach to qualifying nuclear reactor components rolling out
The method will be announced at the Electric Power Research Institute, March 10-11.
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Exploring the fundamental limits of entangled quantum sensor networks
A new Michigan-led project aims to develop systems that reap the full benefit of quantum networks.
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AI energy use: New tools show which model consumes the most power, and why
Software can help developers assess AI model energy use, which is necessary to lower costs and strain on the grid.
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Encapsulated ovarian donor tissue restores ovarian function in mice
Researchers hope protecting donated ovarian tissue from the immune system could help pediatric cancer survivors have natural hormone cycles.
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AI in manufacturing: 10 teams launch projects with internal funding
Seed-networking events foster collaboration in key research areas.
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Speeding up light-driven chemical reactions with nanocrystals
Syncing molecular vibrations with plasmons, quantum packets of electron motion, helped researchers create an accessible, scalable photocatalyst platform.
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Open-source, modular robot for understanding evolution
A cost-effective, customizable quadruped could help researchers discover the particular advantages related to the length and segmentation of animal limbs.
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A microfluidic chip monitors gases using integrated, motionless pumps
The integrated design achieves accurate micro gas chromatography and can help reduce the cost of monitoring chemical synthesis, natural gas pipelines or at-home air quality.
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U-M’s Zhen Xu, co-inventor of histotripsy, named one of Time’s 100 most influential health leaders
Histotripsy provides a non-invasive treatment option for liver cancer, with the potential to treat many more tumor types.