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The University of Michigan (UM, U-M, U of M, or UMich), often simply referred to as Michigan, is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The university is Michigan's oldest; it was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school was moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the flagship university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (780 acres; 3.2 km2) spread out over a Central Campus and North Campus, two regional campuses in Flint and Dearborn, and a Center in Detroit. The university is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.

Cracking in lithium-ion batteries speeds up electric vehicle charging

“Rather than being solely detrimental, cracks in the positive electrode of lithium-ion batteries reduce battery charge time, research done at the University of Michigan shows. This runs counter to the view of many electric vehicle manufacturers, who try to minimize …

Quantum entanglement could make accelerometers and dark matter sensors more accurate

“The “spooky action at a distance” that once unnerved Einstein may be on its way to being as pedestrian as the gyroscopes that currently measure acceleration in smartphones. Quantum entanglement significantly improves the precision of sensors that can be used …

Plasma thrusters used on satellites could be much more powerful

“It was believed that running more propellant through a Hall thruster would wreck its efficiency, but new experiments suggest they might power a crewed mission to Mars. It was believed that Hall thrusters, an efficient kind of electric propulsion widely …

Shift to ultraviolet-driven chemistry in planet-forming disks marks beginning of late-stage planet formation

“The chemistry of planet formation has fascinated researchers for decades because the chemical reservoir in protoplanetary discs—the dust and gas from which planets form—directly impacts planet composition and potential for life. New research from the University of Michigan …

U-M team recycles previously unrecyclable plastic

“PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is one of the most produced plastics in the United States and the third highest by volume in the world. PVC makes up a vast amount of plastics we use on a daily basis. Much of …

Seeing electron movement at fastest speed ever could help unlock next-level quantum computing

“New technique could enable processing speeds a million to a billion times faster than today’s computers and spur progress in many-body physics The key to maximizing traditional or quantum computing speeds lies in our ability to understand how electrons …

Heat-resistant nanophotonic material could help turn heat into electricity

“A new nanophotonic material has broken records for high-temperature stability, potentially ushering in more efficient electricity production and opening a variety of new possibilities in the control and conversion of thermal radiation. Developed by a University of Michigan-led team of …

First light at the most powerful laser in the US

“The laser that will be the most powerful in the United States is preparing to send its first pulses into an experimental target at the University of Michigan. Funded by the National Science Foundation, it will be a destination for …

Emulating impossible ‘unipolar’ laser pulses paves the way for processing quantum information

“Quantum materials emit light as though it were only a positive pulse, rather than a positive-negative oscillation. A laser pulse that sidesteps the inherent symmetry of light waves could manipulate quantum information, potentially bringing us closer to room temperature quantum …

Smarter 3D printing makes better parts faster

“Software for powder bed fusion printers optimizes laser’s printing path 3D printers may soon get better at producing intricate metal and plastic parts, thanks to new software developed at the University of Michigan that reduces harmful heat buildup in …