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Newly Discovered Form Of Salty Ice Could Exist On Surface Of Extraterrestrial Moons

The red streaks crisscrossing the surface of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, are striking. Scientists suspect it is a frozen mixture of water and salts, but its chemical signature is mysterious because it matches no known substance on Earth.

Q&A: How AI Can Help People Be More Empathetic About Mental Health

Empathy is critical to having supportive conversations about mental health. But this skill can be tricky to learn, especially in the moment when a person is sharing something hard.

Northern And Southern Resident Orcas Hunt Differently, Which May Help Explain The Decline Of Southern Orcas

In the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, scientists have been sounding the alarm about the plight of southern resident orcas. Annual counts show that population numbers, already precarious, have fallen back to mid-1970s levels. Most pregnancies end in miscarriage or death of the newborn. They may not be catching enough food.

Human-Wildlife Conflicts Rising Worldwide With Climate Change

Research on the impacts of climate change often considers its effects on people separately from impacts on ecosystems. But a new study is showing just how intertwined we are with our environment by linking our warming world to a global rise in conflicts between humans and wildlife.

University of Michigan researchers discover way to recycle polyvinyl chloride

University of Michigan researchers have discovered a way to chemically recycle polyvinyl chloride (PVC) into usable material, according to a study published in the journal Nature Chemistry, a university news release said.

U. of Michigan researchers: New welding process could make vehicles lighter, more fuel efficient

University of Michigan researchers have developed a new welding process that could revolutionize the way vehicles are made, the school said in a news release.

University of Michigan and Arts et Métiers ParisTech solve a medical mystery: 'We started with fundamental flow physics and physiology'

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Arts et Métiers ParisTech have been able to figure out a 125-year-old medical mystery that could help treat patients with fluid build up in their lungs.

Cal-San Diego scientists develop new AI approach to identify high-affinity antibody drugs

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed a novel artificial intelligence-based approach for identifying high-affinity antibody drugs, a news release said.

Michigan, Washington study: Habitat quality, biodiversity both can affect bee health

Efforts to promote the health of wild bees and managed honeybee colonies should take into account specific habitat needs, such as the density of wildflowers, according to a recent study from the University of Michigan and the University of Washington.

U. of Michigan notes study that shows old-growth trees more drought-tolerant than younger ones

A new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change has revealed that old-growth trees are more drought-tolerant than younger trees and can withstand future climate extremes more efficiently, the University of Michigan said in a news release.

Computer Engineering Research Prompts Bug Fixes, Updates To Major GPU Frameworks

Graphical processing units, or GPUs, are the workhorses behind some of the biggest topics in computer science today, powering the innovations behind artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Cultivating Equitable Communications

Frederico and Rena Perlino Memorial Scholarship supports Ph.D. student

Researcher Solves Nearly 60-Year-Old Game Theory Dilemma

To understand how driverless vehicles can navigate the complexities of the road, researchers often use game theory — mathematical models representing the way rational agents behave strategically to meet their goals.

Minke Whales Are As Small As A Lunge-Feeding Baleen Whale Can Be

Research on the feeding behavior of Antarctic minke whales found that a smaller whale could not capture enough food to survive using the lunge-feeding strategy of baleen whales

Marine Mammal Reproduction Rests On A Precarious Tipping Point Of Ocean Resources

Elephant seal study reveals a threshold at which a small decrease in the amount of prey females can find during foraging migrations could lead to a sudden drop in reproductive success

SpikeGPT: Researcher Releases Code For Largest-Ever Spiking Neural Network For Language Generation

Language generators such as ChatGPT are gaining attention for their ability to reshape how we use search engines and change the way we interact with artificial intelligence.

Graphene Quantum Dots Show Promise As Novel Magnetic Field Sensors

Physicists found that speeding electrons trapped in circular loops in graphene quantum dots are highly sensitive to external magnetic fields

Leaf Wetness Sensor Will Enable Better Plant Disease Forecasting And Management

Plant diseases limit the output of agricultural workers and cause hundreds of billions of dollars in global crop production loss each year.

Shrinking Age Distribution of Spawning Salmon Raises Climate Resilience Concerns

Study suggests changes in hatchery practices could help increase population stability for Sacramento River fall-run Chinook salmon, the backbone of California’s salmon fishery