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A prototype implantable eye pressure monitor for glaucoma patients is believed to contain the first complete millimeter-scale computing system. And a compact radio that needs no tuning to find the right frequency could be a key enabler to organizing millimeter-scale systems into wireless sensor networks.
Cynthia Koenig knows that by reinventing the wheel she could change the world. In a few months, she hopes to make a difference in India. Koenig, a graduate student at the University of Michigan, created the WaterWheel, a 20-gallon rolling water barrel and Wello, the business that distributes it in developing countries, where clean water is scarce.
The Mimosa plant, which folds its leaves when they're touched, is inspiring a new class of adaptive structures designed to twist, bend, stiffen and even heal themselves. University of Michigan researchers are leading their development.
The deadline for presenting companies at this year's Michigan Growth Capital Symposium is approaching.
A new U of M study says students who work more than 15 hours a week during high school have lower rates of college completion.
Rising carbon dioxide levels associated with global warming may affect interactions between plants and the insects that eat them, altering the course of plant evolution, research at the University of Michigan suggests.
Amid concerns about the lagging math and science performance of American children, American adults are actually scoring higher than they did 20 years ago on a widely used index of civic scientific literacy, according to a University of Michigan researcher.
Six teams of student entrepreneurs will compete in the final two rounds of judging in the Clean Energy Prize competition at the University of Michigan on Friday. Gov. Rick Snyder will speak and help pass out $100,000 in awards.
Thousands of extras are needed for George Clooney's "The Ides of March," set to film in Michigan this March.
A University of Michigan professor is among those celebrating Grammy gold.
Pure organic compounds that glow in jewel tones could potentially lead to cheaper, more efficient and flexible display screens, among other applications.
University of Michigan scientists have discovered a molecular assistant called Spy that helps bacteria excel at producing proteins for medical and industrial purposes.
College students who arrange with friends to "get their backs" are less likely to engage in risky spring break behavior, according to a new study.
A sudden run by Indiana and several missed free throws by Michigan made this game much closer than it should have been, but Michigan pulls out the win over the Hoosiers 73-69 in Ann Arbor on Saturday.
Six teams moved on to the semi-final round of judging in the University of Michigan-DTE Energy Clean Energy Prize competition, which will be held Friday, Feb. 18.
Few doctors stock all adult immunizations, such as those newly recommended for whooping cough and shingles, which may contribute to low vaccination rates among American adults, according to a new study by the University of Michigan.
The battle is on between the University of Michigan, other Big Ten schools, and colleges and universities nationally as RecycleMania 2011 kicks off in a challenge for campus recycling supremacy.
The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business Tuesday announced that eight teams have advanced to the semi-finals of this year's Michigan Business Challenge.
Routine examination of surgically removed children's tonsils wastes millions of dollars a year in the U.S. health system, according to new research from the University of Michigan
The latest technology-related awards and industry certifications earned by Michigan's technology-related companies, institutes and people.
Professional sports teams and leagues have started going green in a strategic move to meet the growing environmental demands of fans, forge partnerships with nontraditional sponsors and cut costs, says Kathy Babiak, an associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology.
A group of Mideast scholars gathered, Monday, at U of M, to talk about the recent unrest in Egypt and in the Middle East.
University of Michigan Medical School physicians and scientists earned more than $368.7 million in National Institutes of Health research funding in federal fiscal year 2010, according to NIH data.
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
An Illinois man was extradited from Texas to Michigan to face felony charges in connection with a 2024 murder and robbery in Warren.
Officials say 2-month-old Okidi ran into a habitat viewing panel. Animal care and veterinary teams determined that the giraffe calf sustained a vertebral injury.
A mother is facing multiple felony charges after police say she left two children with special needs in a Flint Township, Michigan, home for days.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
Detroit police say a "person of interest" is in custody as the Homicide Task Force continues investigating three bodies found in a Detroit home.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs.
Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, are in Metro Detroit's forecast for Friday, Feb. 20.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
The Justice Department's civil antitrust enforcement action against OhioHealth comes a week after DOJ's antitrust chief, Gail Slater, was fired from her post.
Businesses could be owed nearly $150 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Team USA won the gold medal in dramatic fashion on Thursday, and it was Megan Keller who became the women's hockey hero at the 2026 Olympics.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
The Detroit Tigers have unveiled alternate uniform styles ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
No new leads have been made public in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the investigation reaches three weeks.
Snow showers return on Sunday as temperatures drop through the weekend.
Police say they are investigating after a white powdery substance was sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a major defeat on Friday, striking down most of President Trump's sweeping tariffs.