• OLED for compact, lightweight night vision

    A new type of OLED (organic light emitting diode) could replace bulky night vision goggles with lightweight glasses, making them cheaper and more practical for prolonged use, according to University of Michigan researchers.

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  • Happy trails

    The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy has created more than 3 miles of accessible trails since 2016 when the Overlook Trail at Arcadia Dunes opened. Along M-22, people with mobility challenges can access breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from a 300-foot-high platform, explore rare birds and plants in a restored marsh or lose themselves in coastal dunes and forests once off limits.

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  • Campus Plan 2050

    The University of Michigan's Campus Plan 2050 outlines significant changes to the Ann Arbor campus, featuring an innovation district, an on-campus hotel and conference center; an automated transit system; and renovations and updates to existing facilities.

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  • Morphable materials

    A view into how nanoscale building blocks can rearrange into different organized structures on command is now possible with an approach that combines an electron microscope, a small sample holder with microscopic channels, and computer simulations, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan and Indiana University.

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