Science and Technology
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‘More diversity equals better science’
The most resilient ecosystems are the most diverse, says botanist and documentarist Sharon Shattuck, BS ’05. Her film spotlights three women seeking to make ‘better science.’
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U-M shifts to saliva-based surveillance testing for COVID-19
Changes include streamlined sign-up, more locations, 6K weekly capacity.
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A ‘menacing, alien machine’
The coronavirus’ spiky ball tells a story, and if people understood it better they might feel more confident about defeating it, says the scientist who founded U-M’s BioArtography Project.
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The COVID-19 curve has unflattened. Fast. Now what?
Pandemic historians who showed the power of efforts to ‘flatten the curve’ say it will take all-out effort by individuals, industry, and elected officials to reduce death and suffering until vaccines are available.
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Discovery may lead to better anti-obesity treatments
Researchers have unveiled the precise shape of a key player in human metabolism, which could open the door to better treatments for obesity and other metabolic disorders.
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“It is now easier to hear Earth’s voice”
Michigan Stadium seismometer captures eerie quiet since COVID-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders were issued in March.
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April 2020: Coronavirus and U-M
Global community rallies to raise funds, PPE, & more. Plus: Campus roundup of news, research, and resources in U-M’s fight against COVID-19.
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Probing tech’s soft underbelly
Professor Kevin Fu is a master at tricking electronic devices into seeing false realities. But his scientific shenanigans are designed to help, not harm.
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Live public street cams track social distancing
A University of Michigan startup is tracking social distancing behaviors in real time at some of the most visited places in the world.