Science

Human Noise Quietly Crashing Bird Populations, U-M Study Finds

Research shows human-made noise disrupts bird behavior and reproduction, offering practical solutions for cities and campuses.

US Plans Massive Clear-Cutting in Michigan Forest, Raising Concerns

The Silver Branch Vegetation Management Project would span 40 miles and impact endangered species habitat

Detroit church completes solar array despite EPA funding freeze

Pilgrim Baptist Church celebrates renewable energy upgrades after narrowly avoiding loss of federal grants.

Tri-County Elementary Science Olympiad Held at Adrian College

Over 350 students from Lenawee and Hillsdale counties competed in hands-on science challenges

Niles to Host 'Stand Up for Science Rally' on March 7

Event planned in solidarity with nationwide rallies supporting science, research, and evidence-based decision-making.

AIs Role in Reducing Society's Selfishness

Researchers find AI agents that mimic human behavior can encourage cooperative dynamics

AI Energy Demands Raise Climate Concerns

Investigation reveals hidden costs of powering artificial intelligence systems

Alpena Community College's Solar Array Project Nears Completion

The $4.6 million project, funded by a state grant, will power the college's campus and provide hands-on learning for students.

Michigan State University Awarded $5M to Study Fusion Energy

The National Nuclear Security Administration has funded a new research center at MSU to develop better predictive models for creating fusion energy.

U-M Tech Upgrade Reveals Finer Cell Transcription Detail

Seq-Scope-eXpanded allows researchers to see gene activity within tissue at even higher resolution.

Study Sheds Light on Neanderthal-Human Mating Patterns

Genetic analysis suggests more mating occurred between Neanderthal males and human females.

AI Bots Predict Preterm Birth from Big Data Analysis

UCSF and Wayne State researchers find AI can rapidly analyze pregnancy data to identify patterns predictive of preterm birth