News Briefs

Sep 21, 2022
Innovation could lead to safer, longer-lasting power storage for electric vehicles and devices
Sep 20, 2022
Insider’s inaugural Climate Action 30 highlights 30 global leaders working toward climate solutions. Our list includes activists, influencers, academics, scientists, business executives, entrepreneurs, and public-sector and nonprofit leaders working to address the climate crisis through collectivism, community, and accountability.
Sep 14, 2022
The laser that will be the most powerful in the United States is preparing to send its first pulses into an experimental target at the University of Michigan.
Sep 14, 2022
A newly constructed University of Michigan facility that will be home to the most powerful laser in the United States is hosting its first experiment this week as the nation seeks to become competitive again in the realm of high-power laser facilities.
Sep 14, 2022
The grant will help Sallum and her team build a next-generation instrument for one of Hawaii’s Keck Telescopes.
Sep 12, 2022
Campus also rises two spots overall – to 34th – in U.S. News annual review
Sep 7, 2022
Researchers will explore new technologies for energy conversion, carbon capture and nuclear power.
Sep 7, 2022
Prescribed burns are key to reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Scientists are using high-tech tools to ensure they can be done safely in a warming world.
Sep 2, 2022
The grant will help the UCI-lead team study the properties of materials in next-gen reactors.
Aug 25, 2022
The program introduced undergrads to STEM fields, including quantum science.
Aug 15, 2022
The measurements may inspire mining companies working in the region to curb their emissions.
Aug 5, 2022
A UC Irvine professor considers if the IRA’s proposed incentives could be a breakout moment for the nascent industry of sucking carbon out of the air.