A team of researchers led by a University of Michigan archaeologist has uncovered a hoard of gold coins, dating to the fifth century BC, that were likely used to pay mercenary troops. The discovery of such a valuable find in a controlled archaeological excavation is very rare … and incredibly cool.

The poll shows that 61% of those providing care to family or friends with a health condition or disability don’t know about Area Agencies on Aging. AAAs are local or regional organizations that support caregivers, people with certain disabilities, and people over 65.

Green hydrogen is emerging as an important potential solution for decarbonizing transportation, but new energy efficiency findings indicate that it should be used strategically in heavy-duty road, rail, aviation, and marine transportation, a U-M study shows.

As you think about your next vehicle purchase, you may be considering GM’s Super Cruise or Ford’s BlueCruise. Perhaps you’ve got your eye on a Tesla. Before you head to the dealer, listen as Henry Liu, director of Mcity and the Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, explains your autonomous options.

Public interest in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic is surging, but national data on dispensing patterns in the United States are surprisingly scarce. Now, a national study from Michigan Medicine shows the use of these weight-loss drugs is increasing rapidly in adolescents and young adults 12-25 years, especially females.

Jeffrey Veidlinger, the Joseph Brodsky Collegiate Professor of History and Judaic Studies, has been appointed the inaugural director of U-M’s Raoul Wallenberg Institute. He brings significant scholarly expertise and administrative experience to the position; his research focuses on modern Jewish history, the Holocaust, and antisemitism.

Pediatric sports injuries are common year-round, with a particular increase seen in the summer and fall seasons. While there’s no sure way to ensure your child doesn’t get hurt during sporting events, there are steps you can take to help them make an effective, and full, recovery.

U-M researchers are exploring the possibilities of AI, developing tools that can identify whether a dog’s bark conveys playfulness or aggression. The same models can also glean other information from animal vocalizations, such as the animal’s age, breed, and sex.

U-M’s Dept. of Astronomy is collaborating on ANDES, a powerful instrument designed to reveal the nature of atmospheres of planets around nearby stars, rare elements forged in the interiors of stars, the formation of galaxies, and even the evolution of the universe itself.