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The solar wind sandblasts the surface of planet Mercury at its poles, according to new data from a University of Michigan instrument on board NASA's Messenger spacecraft.
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The solar wind sandblasts the surface of planet Mercury at its poles, according to new data from a University of Michigan instrument on board NASA's Messenger spacecraft.
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In a broad green stroke across campus, the University of Michigan will invest $14 million in new commitments announced Tuesday to achieve ambitious environmental goals.
Researchers at six Michigan institutions will receive more than $6 million for significant new research into treatments for aggressive forms of breast cancer and methods to detect breast cancer earlier, with funding announced today by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's largest breast cancer organization.
Adapting adult medical devices to be used for children is a common but often problematic practice across U.S. hospitals. At the University of Michigan and UM C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, pediatricians and researchers who care for children have been leading the charge to change this.
University of Michigan researchers say several studies show problems with treatment access for spinal cord injury patients and a lack of knowedge of spinal cord injuries by health care providers.
University of Michigan teaching people how to respond to heart attacks in kids during a forum tonight.
A new University of Michigan-sponsored grant program aims to give a total of a quarter of a million dollars to 250 students or student teams over the next five years to help them launch an entrepreneurial venture or gain entrepreneurial skills.
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Research spending at the University of Michigan in 2010-11 grew 8.5 percent over the previous year to $1.24 billion, continuing the long-term trend of steady growth in the university's research enterprise.
The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine named The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business the fifth best graduate program for entrepreneurship in its joint "Top 25 Graduate Entrepreneurship Programs" ranking.
The University of Michigan says it has committed some serious errors in its legally challenged book digitizing project and is putting new releases on hold.
A new report out of Mott Children's Hospital shows almost three-fourths of parents switched their child to a forward-facing car seat before they should.
All were reported along McIntyre Drive near the school's soccer field Sunday morning. In each case, residents say money and electronics were stolen from the first floor of their apartments as they slept upstairs.
Several newly discovered genetic variants may increase the risk of developing bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or both, according to an international research consortium that includes the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
A new exhibition at U-M's Kelsey Museum of Archaeology will explore the story of on excavation site in Egypt, initiated by the University of Michigan in the 1920s and 1930s.
A new "subconscious mode" for smartphones and other WiFi-enabled mobile devices could extend battery life by as much as 54 percent for users on the busiest networks.
University of Michigan philosophy professor Daniel Jacobson has been awarded $1.2 million for a project titled "The Science of Ethics."
A Notre Dame fan who suffered cardiac arrest during last football weekend's game at Michigan survived to watch the final touchdowns from a hospital bed.
Nearly three dozen teams of business and engineering students at the University of Michigan's Tauber Institute for Global Operations will present ways that some of the world's largest corporations can save money in their operations during Spotlight 2011, being held Friday, Sept. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor Police are reporting another sexual assault near the University of Michigan campus.
Authors and authors' groups are suing the University of Michigan and four other universities, hoping to stop the creation of online libraries made up of as many as 7 million copyright-protected books they say were scanned without authorization.
A new $13-million National Science Foundation center based at the University of Michigan will develop high-tech materials that manipulate light in new ways. The research could enable advances such as invisibility cloaks, nanoscale lasers, high-efficiency lighting, and quantum computers.
An abnormality discovered by University of Michigan researchers in mice with Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 3 could represent a target for therapy.
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Detroit police allege that the 27-year-old woman was riding an electric scooter through the intersection of Linnhurst and Westphalia when the suspect struck her.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
CBS News Detroit learned on Thursday that current plans are to continue running the course as it is.
Lincoln Park is increasing its water rates by about 15 to 28% starting Sept. 1, with the exact rates depending on water use.
Police say Ku Klux Klan flyers found in Southeast Michigan may be from a group from Ohio and appeared to have been tossed out of a car window.
Lincoln Park is increasing its water rates by about 15 to 28% starting Sept. 1, with the exact rates depending on water use.
CBS News Detroit learned on Thursday that current plans are to continue running the course as it is.
Tammara Saloum, a Muslim woman of Iraqi descent, filed the lawsuit in the Oakland County Circuit Court through the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI).
Detroit police allege that the 27-year-old woman was riding an electric scooter through the intersection of Linnhurst and Westphalia when the suspect struck her.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
The FTC warned businesses against changing prices based on their analysis of a customer's personal data, which could violate consumer law.
The company told CBS News it will direct the refunds toward groceries and general merchandise.
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has been open for nearly a month, and it is celebrating with a new commemorative patch.
Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?
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A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
Michigan Athletics announced that it will be displaying advertisements for Coca-Cola, Meijer and Google Gemini at the 99-year-old Michigan Stadium for the first time.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
With the Lions a few days away from their next preseason game, the team reported that tight end Sam LaPorta is out with an injury, while defensive end Derrick Moore made big plays during practice on Thursday.
Detroit Public Schools Community District is celebrating staff ahead of the school year with the "Summer on the Block" party.
Iran's foreign minister on Thursday dismissed President Trump's threat to wield "Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale" as a diversion from the burgeoning U.S. national debt and a "doubling down on failed policies."
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
Lincoln Park is increasing its water rates by about 15 to 28 percent starting Sept. 1, with the exact rates depending on water use.