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DESI completes planned 3D map of the universe, is still exploring

The U-M Physics research team helped the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument complete its 5-year survey ahead of schedule, with more data than anticipated, ushering in a new era of cosmology.

LSA Graduating Seniors 2026: Cracking the Code to a Great Education

David McDermott combined his myriad interests—from Minecraft to cooking—and is graduating with a degree in physics and computing, then heading to a job in Chicago.

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