Category: Research
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U-M’s one-of-a-kind hydrodynamics lab to get fresh look, new name
The University of Michigan Board of Regents today approved a $2.2 million renovation project to U-M’s Marine Hydrodynamics Lab.
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Renovated nuclear reactor building opens as world-class labs
Inside the new Nuclear Engineering Labs, researchers in the nation’s top-ranked nuclear engineering program will focus on advancing nuclear security, nonproliferation, safety and energy.
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Open-source software unlocks 3-D view of nanomaterials
A new open-source software platform enables researchers to easily create 3-D images from electron tomography data, then share and manipulate those images in a single platform.
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A self-healing, water-repellant coating that’s ultra durable
This coating developed at the University of Michigan is hundreds of times more durable than its counterparts and could enable waterproofing of vehicles, clothing, rooftops and countless other surfaces.
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“Rediscovered” engine for more efficient power plants
U-M led research on the rotating detonation engine in the 1960s–then the US abandoned the design. Now it returns.
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Regenerative med center groups top-ranked U-M areas
A new $11.7 million center at the University of Michigan aims to advance regenerative medicine to restore patients’ lost dental, facial and skull tissue.
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Ultrashort light pulses for fast “lightwave” computers
Extremely short, configurable “femtosecond” pulses of light demonstrated by an international team could lead to future computers that run up to 100,000 times faster than today’s electronics.
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Most complex nanoparticle crystal ever made by design
Extraordinary nanoparticle crystals are possible by harnessing particle shape in addition to using DNA as smart glue.
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Synthetic tooth enamel may lead to more resilient structures
Tooth enamel has changed very little over millions of years — and it is remarkably resistant to shock and wear.
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Students embark on 100-year space mission
A team of students will interview 1,000 members of the Michigan community and launch their stories into orbit for 100 years.
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How an Ice Age paradox could inform sea level rise predictions
The behavior of an ancient ice sheet—called Laurentide—has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, new research findings at U-M not only explain this but could also add evidence that climate change could drastically raise sea levels.
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U-M first in line for new bird-inspired walking robot
Crashworthy biped expected to run faster than an 8-minute mile and conquer the Wave Field.