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Embolism treatment developed at U-M receives FDA clearance
New device eases the removal of blood clots from vessels with a combination of suction and agitation.
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Faster, more accurate airborne radiation detection
A new method detects radiation from single or mixed sources during six-second helicopter flyovers, improving the toolkit for radiological emergency response.
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U-M to improve pedestrian, vehicle safety at intersections with $5.66 million from U.S. DOT
New system could provide warnings to pedestrians and drivers to prevent crashes.
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State of Michigan awards $2M for nuclear workforce development
State funding builds on a broader federal initiative to create new educational pathways and equip hundreds of students for nuclear energy careers.
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Beyond transistor limits: Hybrid magnetic-sound waves could boost computing speed and efficiency
An alternative to the transistor, made with multiferroic materials, could make computers up to 1,000 times faster and more energy-efficient.
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Glacier cliffs break into sea faster than predicted, but restabilize
Over 15,000 aerial and satellite images suggest that glaciers can undergo faster periods of disintegration than previously assumed.
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Shoulder exoskeletons for manufacturing workers: How to boost adoption
To reduce injury risk without slowing productivity, exoskeletons must balance static overhead support with freedom for dynamic movements.
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Treating life-threatening blood clots in minutes with swirling sound waves
The NIH is funding a U-M-led team developing a device that breaks up pulmonary embolisms with ‘vortex ultrasound’
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AI training energy reduced up to 50% with U-M software
NVIDIA, the world’s leading AI computing company, is evaluating how to add the energy-saving software to its open-source training platform.
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Engineering students lead Honor Code update to allow exam proctoring
The change aims to reduce students’ stress during tests, as advanced technology brings new challenges to academic integrity.