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Space Force establishes $35M institute for versatile propulsion and power at U-M
  1. Space Force establishes $35M institute for versatile propulsion and power at U-M

    To optimize power, efficiency and freedom to maneuver, engineers aim to demonstrate new technologies for power generation, electric propulsion and chemical rockets.

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  2. X-ray vision

    One of the first experimenters at the new flagship US laser, Michigan alum Franklin Dollar’s mission is bigger than research.

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  3. Future nuclear engineers: U-M hosts high school students to explore careers

    The four-week residential program prepared rising twelfth graders for nuclear engineering careers through a mix of academic and practical experiences.

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  4. Pinpointing coal plants to convert to nuclear energy, considering both practicality and community support

    The most comprehensive coal-to-nuclear analysis to date could help policymakers and utilities plan how to meet climate targets.

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  5. US public opinion on social media is warming to nuclear energy, but concerns remain

    300,000 X posts show 48 of 50 states have a more positive than negative tone about nuclear energy, with a national average at 54% positive.

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  6. Racing hydrogen cars in Detroit

    Henderson Academy students used electrolyzers to produce hydrogen gas from water and power miniature fuel cell cars.

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  7. New energy

    Once derided as “forever 30 years away,” fusion energy has a new swagger. Will it last?

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  8. U-M’s MI-Hydrogen to participate in new Midwest hydrogen hub

    The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen is selected as regional clean hydrogen hub.

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  9. Soon-to-be most powerful laser in the US is open for experiments

    The NSF-supported facility at U-M is about to begin welcoming researchers to study extreme physics that could advance medicine, microelectronics and more.

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  10. Star lighter

    The alum who sparked the biggest fusion breakthrough in decades

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