Semiconductors are important materials in numerous functional applications such as digital and analog electronics, solar cells, LEDs, and lasers. Semiconducting alloys are particularly useful for…
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the U.S. recycling industry. Waste sources, quantities and destinations are all in flux, and shutdowns have devastated an industry that…
Researchers have discovered a new set of signals that cells send and receive to prompt one type of fat cell to convert fat into heat….
A new study from University of Michigan climate researchers concludes that some of the latest-generation climate models may be overly sensitive to carbon dioxide increases…
Synthetic microparticles more intricate than some of the most complicated ones found in nature have been produced by a University of Michigan-led international team. They…
Eighty-five percent of the universe is composed of dark matter, but we don’t know what, exactly, it is. A new study from the University of…
A new study, conducted to better understand the origin of the universe, has provided insight into some of the most enduring questions in fundamental physics:…
The big idea: It’s the enduring media image of infectious disease outbreaks, including the current coronavirus outbreak from Wuhan, China: people in public spaces with…
A new artificial photosynthesis approach uses sunlight to turn carbon dioxide into methane, which could help make natural-gas-powered devices carbon neutral. Methane is the main…
Fully vaccinating children reduces the risk of hospitalization associated with influenza by 54%, according to a study by researchers at the University of Michigan, the…
Many parents mistaken about their child’s video game behavior; families report different gaming patterns for teen boys than girls. Eighty-six percent of parents agree that…
A CALCR cell found in mice may stop feeding without subsequential nauseating effects as well as influence the long term intake of food. Ever eaten…
A protein called Sestrin might be responsible for many of the benefits of a good workout. Whether it be a brisk walk around the park…
How to tell if a brain is awake: EEG may not always be a reliable reflection of consciousness Remarkably, scientists are still debating just how…
Silicon integrated circuits, which are used in computer processors, are approaching the maximum feasible density of transistors on a single chip—at least, in two-dimensional arrays….
The surprising role of an immune cell that explains some of the drugs’ side effects and could lead to better treatments for persistent infections and…
With the presidential election a year away, pollsters will barrage the country with poll questions to get the pulse of the voters about the candidates….
Many parents aren’t comfortable with their child playing at another family’s home — but only 1 in 4 have been asked about safety issues by…