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NASA`s Swift clicks images of X-ray action at Milky Way`s core

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 11:33

Recent observations by NASA`s Swift spacecraft have provided scientists a unique glimpse into the activity at the center of Milky Way galaxy and led to the discovery of a rare celestial entity which may help them test predictions of Albert Einstein`s theory of general relativity.

New space weather model to improve solar storm warning system

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 12:19

A University of Michigan space weather model has been chosen to predict magnetic disturbances due to space weather.

Business Talks

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 21:05

Alison Davis, Dean, UM Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, gives her insights on business education in an exclusive interview with Patricia Mascarenhas.

Mammal body size decreased during two ancient global warming events

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 13:21

A new study suggests that mammal body size decreased significantly during at least two ancient global warming events.

Facebook could actually be making users sadder

Last Updated: Thursday, August 15, 2013, 12:41

Social media site Facebook`s use might fulfill the need for an individual to connect socially but it also predicts the decline in happiness, a new study has revealed.

New alien-like clam species discovered

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 12:28

Three scientists have discovered a rather unusual clam off the coast of California and British Columbia.

New language discovered in northern Australia

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 17:05

Scientists have discovered a new language in northern Australia which contains rare grammatical innovations and a unique combination of elements from other languages.

Facebook could boost confidence of first-gen college students

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 15:39

Facebook connections can help first-generation college applicants believe in their abilities to both apply to school and excel once they have gotten enrolled, a new study has suggested.

3-D printed device saves baby`s life

Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013, 13:12

A groundbreaking 3-D printed device, developed at the University of Michigan, saved a 20-month-old boy who was suffering from life-threatening tracheobronchomalacia, by restoring his breathing.

New software eliminates wireless traffic

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 16:43

The software, GapSense, lets these devices that can`t normally talk to one another exchange simple stop and warning messages so their communications collide less often.

Even animals indulge in self-medication

Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 12:56

Animal pharmacists! The practice of self-medication in animal is lot more widespread than previously thought, according to new research.

Monkeys` lip-smacking sounds resemble human speech

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 14:13

The vocal lip-smacks that gelada monkeys use in friendly encounters have surprising similarities to human speech, a study has revealed.