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The finding represents a 'huge step' toward finding habitable planets outside our solar system Study: JWST/NIRISS Reveals the Water-rich 'Steam World' Atmosphere of GJ 9827 d (DOI: 10.3847/2041-8213/ad6f00) Nearly 100 light years away, there's a planet unlike any we've seen before. The planet, known as GJ 9827 d, is roughly twice the size of Earth and has an atmosphere composed almost entirely of water vapor, according to a new study.

Capturing nanoscale 'packages' that cancer cells send out, twisting gold nanoparticles use light to distinguish healthy patients from lung cancer patients Study: Chiroptical detection and mutation analysis of cancer-associated extracellular vesicles using microfluidics with oriented chiral nanoparticles (DOI: 10.1016/j.matt.

Atom interferometric quantum sensors are huge, but a U-M research group has devised a way to miniaturize them Atom interferometers are quantum sensors that use the wave-like nature of atoms to measure gravity, acceleration and rotation with exceptional precision. Most of the current atom interferometers are large instruments, occupying buildings and requiring towers that can reach tens of meters in height.

Study: Latent Profiles of Childhood Adversity, Adolescent Mental Health, and Neural Network Connectivity Teens who faced high levels of emotional and multidimensional adversity in their early years are at the most significant risk for mental health challenges, a comprehensive 15-year study revealed.

Study: Sauropod tail clubs from the Kota Formation (Lower to Middle Jurassic) of India and their implications for early sauropod evolution A new University of Michigan study of dinosaur fossils from India has revealed that the sauropod dinosaur Kotasaurus yamanpalliensis wielded a bony tail club. The research was based on the discovery of four ellipsoidal skeletal elements collected from the Kota Formation of the Pranhita-Godavari Valley of southcentral India, offering insights into these extinct giants.

Study: Low-income fathers are emotionally resilient: A qualitative exploration of paternal emotions across early parenting New fathers who faced economic hardships remained deeply connected to their children despite negative stereotypes, according to a new study. The men found support from their families and community programs, but the societal barriers often rendered them invisible, forcing them to fight for recognition not just as parents, but as individuals.

Team from U-M dental school patenting more regenerative, reliable, stronger material Study: Synthetic helical peptides on nanofibers to activate cell-surface receptors and synergistically enhance critical-sized bone defect regeneration Each year, about 2.2 million bone-grafting procedures are performed worldwide, the gold standard of care being autografting, which uses the patient's own bone for tooth implantation and to repair and reconstruct parts of the mouth, face and skull.

From detecting cancer in medical imaging to recommending additional lesson plans for students in K-12 education, algorithm technologies have become crucial across many different industries. Whether algorithms lead to improved efficiency is another question, according to University of Michigan researchers.

Study: Leveraging body-worn camera footage to assess effects of training on officer communication during traffic stops Training police officers on effective communication through body-worn camera analysis can improve their interactions with community members, a new University of Michigan study suggests.

Thinner than a human hair, the device amplifies and converts near infrared light into visible light with the potential for low power consumption and long battery life Study: Positive feedback organic light-emitting diodes and upconverter s (DOI: 10.1038/s41566'024 -01520-0) 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.

Data suggests the switch to EVs may not mean the loss of assembly jobs some predicted Study: Higher labor intensity in US automotive assembly plants after transitioning to electric vehicles (DOI: 10.1038/s41467'024 -52435-x) U.S. auto plants producing battery electric vehicles have required a larger workforce than traditional internal combustion engine plants-a finding that runs counter to early predictions about how EVs would impact the industry.

U-M research finds it's not due to Asians becoming more Western and individualistic, but collectivism that enhances luxury consumption Study: Unpacking collective materialism: how values shape consumption in seven Asian markets The Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of personal luxury goods in the world.

Study: The manganese transporter SLC39A8 links alkaline ceramidase 1 to inflammatory bowel disease (DOI: 10.1038/s41467'024 -49049-8) Researchers at the University of Michigan have delved deeper into the relationship between manganese deficiency and inflammatory bowel disease and found that low levels of the micronutrient can exacerbate intestinal injury and inflammation.

Study: Clovis organizational dynamics at a late glacial campsite in the central Great Lakes: Belson site excavations 2021 (DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone. The earliest humans to settle the Great Lakes region likely returned to a campsite in southwest Michigan for several years in a row, according to a University of Michigan study.

The latest annual Healthy Minds Study , which surveyed 100,000-plus college students from 200 universities across the United States, has good news to report: There are decreases in symptoms of anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide, and increases in receiving mental health care and support. In general, the latest report from the Healthy Minds Network found that college students seem to be flourishing more but mental illness and related issues for this age group remain a pressing concern.

Study: The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for mental health and quality of life among individuals diagnosed with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis Many cancer patients struggle with their conditions by having negative thoughts, behaviors and emotions. However, when they identify and "talk back- to these unhelpful thoughts through cognitive behavioral therapy, their mental health and quality of life significantly improve, according to a new study.

The study, " Long-term exercise training has positive effects on adipose tissue in overweight or obesity - appears Sept. 10 in Nature Metabolism. For a copy, contact Laura Bailey, University of Michigan News, 734'647 -1848, [email protected] . People with obesity who are long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat tissue and can store fat there more effectively than nonexercisers with obesity, according to a new study from a team of researchers at the University of Michigan.

Newly discovered role of phase separation can help develop memory devices for energy-efficient AI computing Study: Thermodynamic origin of nonvolatility in resistive memory (DOI: 10.1016/j.matt. Phase separation, when molecules part like oil and water, works alongside oxygen diffusion to help memristors-electrical components that store information using electrical resistance-retain information even after the power is shut off, according to a University of Michigan led study recently published in Matter.

Study: Rethinking livestock encroachment at a protected area boundary (DOI: 10.1073/pnas. Bilal Butt knows how it sounds. The associate professor of sustainability and development at the University of Michigan understands that arguing to let cattle graze in a national park offends the sensibilities.

Study: State-to-State Variation in Rates and Causes of Child and Adolescent Mortality in the US Injury-related mortality rates, including firearm-related deaths, among children and adolescents increased in almost every state between 2018-2022, according to findings from the University of Michigan.