Research & Technology

Recent research at the U of M explores how nano-magnets can simulate neural networks, potentially transforming computer efficiency and reducing energy consumption. Robert Stamps is a professor and head of the department of physics and...

Sixty per cent of Canadian adults have hearing problems and many are unaware of it. Approximately 382,700 are deaf, with another 3,827,000 being hard of hearing. Others have high-frequency hearing loss and/or tinnitus, a...

Lei Xing had always been fascinated by the human brain. Initially, his desire to understand the inner workings of the brain led him to medical school to become a medical doctor. When he ultimately changed...

As the Arctic warms at an unprecedented rate, it is important to understand how increased freshwater influx impacts the carbon dioxide exchange between the ocean and climate. Kristina Brown is an assistant professor of environment and...

The exponential growth of knowledge in the present world poses a significant challenge for human adaptation and learning. Witold Kinsner is a professor of electronics and computer engineering at the U of M. His journey...

Epeolus gibbsi is a species of small, parasitic bee in a group commonly referred to as “cuckoo bees.” The infamous cuckoo birds lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species, duping them...

For decades, anthropologists have used teeth to answer questions about the lives and relationships of ancient and modern-day people. Dental anthropology is the study of the development, number, size, wear and pathology of teeth...