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‘Air traffic control’ for driverless cars could speed up deployment
Human-generated responses could remotely assist autonomous vehicles decision’s during times of uncertainty.
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Three professors inducted into NAE
The new inductees join 33 other University of Michigan members.
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How air conditioners could advance a renewable power grid
In an approach that won’t disrupt consumers, researchers will tackle two of the biggest issues in the energy industry.
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Built by humans. Ruled by computers.
In the world of humans, Brian Russell is a regular blue-collar guy. Stocky with a shaved head, black-rimmed glasses and a tightly trimmed Van Dyke, he pulls down steady hours at his job installing security systems. Every night, he drives his old green Jeep home to a freshly planted subdivision of modest ranch houses outside…
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Classes and Career Fair canceled
Due to the severe weather and state of emergency in the state of Michigan, the University of Michigan has determined it will be reducing operations for Wednesday, Jan. 30 and Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. This includes canceling all classes and events.
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Polar vortex: U-M researchers explain impacts
Electric vehicles will have reduced range, and batteries won’t charge as readily. But beyond the cold Midwest, more of the globe is experiencing record highs.
Related stories: Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, Faculty Perspectives, Mechanical Engineering -
Online censorship detector aims to make the internet a freer place
Censored Planet could provide new insight into the flow of online information
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Toward protein nanomachines: just add charge
Added electrical charges can harness a protein’s shape and chemical properties to build interesting structures.
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Nuclear nonproliferation: $25 million for new tech and developing the security workforce
Many nuclear engineers who work in national security are headed for retirement. This initiative helps make sure we don’t drop the baton.
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Sustainable biofuel: Design principles for bioengineered microbe catalysts
The US has been stuck on corn kernels for producing ethanol, rather than woody “cellulosic” material. Efficient microbes for converting cellulose to biofuel could change the game.