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Environment & Climate Aug 31, 2026 University of Michigan

Nepal flash floods: a deadly cascade of natural disasters

As Nepal reels from deadly flash floods, scientists say the flooding was triggered by the collapse of a glacier. University of Michigan geoscientist Marin Clark studies how erosion processes at the land surface, like landslides and river floods, cause disasters, and she has specifically studied landslide hazards in Nepal.

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Environment & Climate Aug 27, 2026 University of Michigan

El Niños more intense over last 40 years than previous 1,000, according to U-M study

As an El Niño of historic proportions is taking shape in the tropical Pacific, a University of Michigan study has found that El Niño events have become nearly 40% stronger in the last 40 years than they were in the pre-industrial era.

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Space & Astronomy Aug 31, 2026 University of Michigan

Exploring habitability beyond Earth

The research team will study a range of planets beyond our solar system, from rocky planets similar in size to Earth to planets that are several times larger, but smaller than Neptune. These worlds are called sub-Neptunes and are the most abundant type of planet in the galaxy. One popular theory suggests that they contain large amounts of water and are often referred to as "water worlds."

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Environment & Climate Aug 28, 2026 University of Michigan

Water shortages in Puerto Rico: U-M experts available to discuss

The U.S. has officially declared a drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico, where more than 180,000 residents have been rationing water since Aug. 7 due to draught and infrastructure problems. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss a variety of issues related to this crisis.

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Research News Aug 25, 2026 University of Michigan

30 years of impact: U-M unites global leaders to advance nursing

The University of Michigan School of Nursing welcomed 20 nurse leaders, educators, policymakers and healthcare stakeholders from 10 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific for a weeklong program focused on advancing nurse practitioner education through shared learning, collaboration and global partnership.

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