Mind control
“It’s like you have a hand again,” says Joe Hamilton, as U-M researchers amplify faint, latent signals from arm nerves to enable real-time, finger-level control of a robotic hand.
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Original Earth Day organizers reunite 50 years later
Former student activists who established the 1970 Teach-In on the Environment examine how history can inform the present — and the future.
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Flattening the curve for COVID-19
History shows that taking strong steps now to slow the spread of coronavirus will help communities and individuals. How can you help?
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The nature of pain: Approach brings relief without opioids
U-M launches an outreach program to teach clinicians more about the different types of pain and approaches to relief that are nonaddictive and more effective than opioids.
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Wine country goes urban
In 1701, Antoine Cadillac saw promise in the juicy, beautiful grapes lining the Detroit River. It took a while, but Detroit Vineyards has replied to the city’s founder by embracing urban viticulture. Cheers!
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A tale of two writers, an editor, and one amazing box
As co-founder of ‘Esquire’ magazine, Arnold Gingrich, BA ’25, was a headhunter of literature’s leading talent, from Ernest Hemingway to F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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Madelon’s world
When she died in 1924, Madelon Stockwell, BA 1872, was believed to be the richest woman in Kalamazoo, Mich. A half-century earlier, she was the first – and only – woman to enroll at U-M.
Columns
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Editor's Blog
Cancel culture sucks
So, we’ve embraced cancel culture to fight coronavirus. Great. -
Climate Blue
Confronting our invisible enemies
As coronavirus consumes our consciousness, Ricky Rood considers the responses to climate change and COVID-19.
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Talking About Movies
If you build it, they will enroll
Frank Beaver travels back in time to the days when he helped launch legit film study at U-M.
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Health Yourself
How does long-distance running affect you?
What can the myth of Pheidippides teach us about endurance training?
Postcards from the edge
Never have we ever needed to escape the harsh realities of modern life more than now. The Bentley Historical Library holds a vast postcard collection spanning the centuries. We pulled these sweet missives to “Papa,” “the Boss,” and “Aunt Gertrude” from a bygone era in U-M history. Hugs.
