Magnitude scales can be used to describe earthquakes so small that they are expressed in negative numbers. The scale also has no upper limit. Learn more about how we measure earthquake magnitude.

Imagine being immersed in a cornucopia of quiet forest sounds — small animals rustling in the underbrush, birds chirping ...

Michigan Technological University has been designated as an R1 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, formally placing Tech among the top research ...

Michigan Tech's H-STEM Complex, a new state-of-the-art facility built to advance interdisciplinary research and education in health-related STEM fields, opened its doors in March. After more than five ...

Though unseasonably warm weather forced researchers to end their fieldwork early, excellent visibility and settled conditions aided them in completing the 65th annual Isle Royale Winter Study. Survey ...

Essays by members of Michigan Tech's Institute for Policy, Ethics, and Culture from the 1,000 Words Project "SARS-CoV-2: What Kind of Crisis is This?" offer perspectives on pandemic culture. Caryn ...

Michigan Technological University continues its steady rise. For the second year in a row, more than 7,400 students enrolled as Huskies — the most the University has seen since the early 1980s. This ...

They’re more than athletes and students—they’re both. The term “student-athlete” is not a squished hyphen, a juxtaposition, a default by proximity; it’s a deliberate collaboration between coaches, ...

Michigan Technological University's East Hall, a new residence hall designed with sustainability and student connection in mind, officially opened its doors in August 2025. Located at the east ...

French onion soup, the Cuban sandwich, process safety. Just a few recipes that wouldn't be the same without the crater-infused cheese: Swiss. Beyond being a staple for comfort foods, Swiss cheese ...

Researchers found an ultrafast alternative to the slow oxide ion transfers of conventional fuel cells, increasing efficiency and performance by using hydrocarbon fuel directly. The commercial ...

Students are enrolled in the order applications are received and a $150 per course non-refundable deposit is required for enrollment in Exploration Programs. No deposit is required to apply for ...