Science and Technology

  1. Dome room, Detroit Observatory, 2014. By Eric Bronson.

    Starry, starry nights

    A visit to U-M’s historic Detroit Observatory still stirs a sense of awe and adventure.

  2. Hungry brain stock.

    Boosting the brain's appetite to fight disease

    New findings hold promise for victims of dementia, Lou Gehrig’s disease.

  3. Shlian with Origami

    A most elegant solution

    Discover how the ancient art of origami may soon transform the future of nanotechnology.

  4. Ottenbacher twins with Dr. Turcotte.

    50 years of miracles

    Identical twins Janice and Joan Ottenbacher made medical history in 1964 with transplant surgeon Jeremiah G. Turcotte.

  5. Rezven at BIRDS Lab.

    Transformers, anyone?

    What happens when a rolling robot needs some legs mid-mission? The robot builds its own. At least that’s the plan.

  6. Scan of 3-D mammoth bones.

    Mammoth undertaking

    Prehistoric creatures break digital ground and blow scientific minds in new 3-D showcase.

  7. 3-D virtual cadaver, large.

    They see dead people

    As a 3-D hologram-like cadaver floats in space, students “operate” using joysticks and special glasses.

  8. What can stem cells teach us about bipolar disorder?

    Research breakthrough may transform treatment, solve mysteries about disorder.

  9. Color solar cells fuse energy, beauty

    New technology invented at U-M brings colorful design element to solar panels.

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