Palisades Restart Date Remains Unclear After Fuel Incident
Holtec's Michigan nuclear plant faces regulatory scrutiny over a chilled work environment and a tilted fuel assembly.
Live Poll
Do you trust the nuclear industry to restart plants safely?
Michigan Science News
Coverage of science in Michigan focuses on laboratory findings, field research and the ongoing advancement of human knowledge. This page follows the research initiatives and institutions that shape the scientific landscape of the state.
Environmental
Live Poll
Should Michigan spend public money turning storm-damaged timber into biochar?
MSU Studies Biochar From Storm-Damaged Michigan Timber
A $300,000 USDA grant will fund research into turning ice-storm-damaged northern Michigan wood into charcoal-like biochar.
Botany
Mesick Spruce Heads to Detroit as Christmas Tree
A 45-year-old Norway Spruce from a Michigan family's lawn will serve as Detroit's official 2026 holiday tree.
Nuclear
Energy Secretary Chris Wright Visits Michigan Nuclear Plant
The visit highlights the current administration's focus on expanding nuclear energy infrastructure in Michigan.
Space
Live Poll
Do government-funded university research programs effectively prepare students for the realities of running a business?
Student Aerospace Startup Scales Drone Production
Founded in 2024, the Michigan-based company now produces thousands of drones monthly for U.S. Army military training exercises.
Energy
Live Poll
Should remote communities prioritize local renewable energy sources over traditional power grid connections?
Researchers Tested Wave Energy on Beaver Island
University of Michigan scientists deployed wave energy prototypes to help supply power to remote coastal areas.
More in Science
This section follows research findings, funding decisions, the reception of new studies and the deployment of advanced scientific instruments. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where field research occurs. Institutional initiatives often require years of planning before they reach the point of a public announcement. State academic and independent research institutions drive the volume of these reports, while funding cycles dictate the pace of new activity.