UM Prof Says Solar Storms Can Foul Up GPS, Other Electronics
Recent solar storms can fry oribiting electronics, endanger astronauts and even bother GPS devices, a University of Michigan professor says.
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Recent solar storms can fry oribiting electronics, endanger astronauts and even bother GPS devices, a University of Michigan professor says.
Thousands of students wrapped in blankets have been waiting outside the Michigan Union since Wednesday night, hoping to get tickets to hear President Barack Obama's speech at the Ann Arbor campus Friday.
A law professor who has helped convicts win freedom from prison says she's seeking the Democratic nomination for Michigan Supreme Court.
A miniature, battery-free, wireless, cardiac implant being developed by a University of Michigan researcher and Ypsilanti-based Integrated Sensing Systems Inc. has received $1.5 million in federal funding that could get it to patients more quickly.
Only a small minority of local officials in Michigan believe that major reforms in the way they receive state funding that require adoption of "dashboard" reports will be very effective in improving the overall performance of their governments.
Organizers of the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Wednesday issued a call for presenting companies for the 31st annual event.
Researchers at the University of Michigan analyzed the tremendous cost of diagnosing peripheral neuropathy and found that less expensive, more effective tests are less likely to be used.
A new University of Michigan computer model of disease transmission in space and time can predict cholera outbreaks in Bangladesh up to 11 months in advance, providing an early warning system that could help public health officials there.
Astronomers led by a University of Michigan professor emeritus have detected a mysterious ring of carbon monoxide gas around the young star V1052 Cen, which is about 700 light years away in the southern constellation Centaurus.
The Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute will change its name to the University of Michigan Energy Institute, effective Feb. 1.
Joe Paterno, who racked up more wins than anyone else in major college football but was fired from Penn State amid a child sex abuse scandal, has died. He was 85.
A new combination of investigational drugs successfully suppressed hepatitis C genotype 1 infection in a high percent of patients who had not responded to previous treatment in a study led by a University of Michigan hepatologist.
A University of Michigan graduate student claims she lost her job after supporting efforts to unionize graduate student research assistants.
A University of Michigan student who was seriously injured when he fell off the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center has been released from the hospital.
Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have found a new indicator that may predict which patients with a common type of throat cancer are most likely have the cancer spread to other parts of their bodies.
The latest meeting and event notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
Two people telling police Sunday night that they were robbed at knifepoint by two men at Hill and Olivia streets; that's near the southeastern corner of the campus.
Officials say a 20-year-old man was critically injured after falling 10 to 15 feet while climbing the outside of a medical building in Ann Arbor.
Underscoring its mission to create courses and programs that help students develop their entrepreneurial skills and ultimately build successful, innovative businesses, the Samuel Zell and Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business Thursday announced a new Venture Shaping program.
After a 20-year quest to find a genetic driver for prostate cancer that strikes men at younger ages and runs in families, researchers have identified a rare, inherited mutation linked to a significantly higher risk of the disease.
After two months of increases, the average fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States fell by a half mile per gallon last month, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
The University of Michigan debuted its first diesel-electric hybrid bus this week.
After being pulled from the marketplace in 1999 after being associated with painful gastrointestinal complications, the updated rotavirus vaccines do not appear to increase the occurrence of these potentially fatal side effects, according to a new study by child health experts at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
More than 3,000 gallons of Huron River water were trucked to the University of Michigan campus recently to create 150 mini-Hurons that are used to study how environmental changes affect freshwater habitats like rivers and streams.
In an egg carton of laser light, University of Michigan physicists can trap giant Rydberg atoms with up to 90 percent efficiency, an achievement that could advance quantum computing and terahertz imaging, among other applications.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Officials say the "weak" tornado was recorded south of Trenary, Michigan, in Delta County, crossing Alger Delta 43rd Road before dissipating.
Some Metro Detroit businesses are adjusting operations to beat the heat this week, making modifications to keep both customers and employees cool.
Increased funding for Detroit's affordable housing trust fund takes effect July 1, but city officials say new construction won't begin immediately — the money is meant to support projects already in the pipeline.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
A Hamtramck city councilman charged with election fraud and forgery has been acquitted of all felony charges in connection with the 2023 city council election
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Officials say the "weak" tornado was recorded south of Trenary, Michigan, in Delta County, crossing Alger Delta 43rd Road before dissipating.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Some Metro Detroit businesses are adjusting operations to beat the heat this week, making modifications to keep both customers and employees cool.
Detroit's new fiscal year on Wednesday, July 1, and with it, more money is now available for the city's affordable housing trust fund.
July 1 is the deadline for Michigan lawmakers to pass a state budget, and it looks like they'll miss that cutoff for another year.
A verdict was reached on Wednesday against a Hamtramck city councilman in an election fraud case.
Southeast Michigan continues to feel the heat this week, and health experts say it's important to take extra precaution to stay cool.