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An invisible mask? Wearable air curtain, treated to kill viruses, blocks 99.8% of aerosols
Headworn tech from U-M startup could protect agricultural and industrial workers from airborne pathogens.
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First 3D visualization of an aluminum nanocomposite for the auto industry
The lightweight material could extend EV range or fuel efficiency once its microstructure is understood.
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The corona is weirdly hot—Parker Solar Probe rules out one explanation
S-shaped bends in the sun’s magnetic field don’t form at the sun’s surface, like some scientists thought, and can’t directly…
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Campus & Community
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National champs: U-Michigan Solar Car Team takes first in American Solar Challenge
After a major setback, the students’ indomitable spirits and another team’s generosity propelled them to the finish.
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Automotive Research Center at U-M marks 30th anniversary, looks to the future
Digital engineering for autonomous vehicles will be the main focus of the center’s next five years.
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Remembering philanthropist Ann Lurie
Lurie, whose gifts enabled profound impacts at Michigan Engineering, died at the age of 79.
In the News
Scientific American
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Research
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U-M solar car team returns to the American Solar Challenge
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OptoGPT for improving solar cells, smart windows, telescopes and more
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Sea ice’s cooling power is waning faster than its area of extent
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You’re just a stick figure to this camera
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Automotive Research Center at U-M marks 30th anniversary, looks to the future
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Pinpointing coal plants to convert to nuclear energy, considering both practicality and community support
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Electric aviation: Batteries that stay strong for the flight duration
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$10.5M biomaterials center to connect researchers, fund innovation and fight resource discrimination
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Not quite ready for autonomous taxis? Tele-driving could be a bridge
Features
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The Highest Honor
Michigan Engineering counts 35 living NAE members among its ranks, and The Michigan Engineer has undertaken a multi-year mission to photograph them.