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Zillow ranks Ypsilanti fifth among best college towns in U.S

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 26, 2024

YPSILANTI — With vibrant areas such as Depot Town and downtown, and plenty of affordable residential housing options, it is no surprise that Ypsilanti was ranked 5th best college town in the country by Zillow, the most visited real estate website in the U.S. Zillow defines college towns as cities with at least 20% of the population enrolled in higher education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Ann Arbor Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 25, 2024

These former Ann Arbor Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 17

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rising temperatures likely to increase forest soil carbon emissions

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 23, 2024

The soils of northern forests serve as significant reservoirs, preventing carbon dioxide absorbed by trees during photosynthesis from re-entering the atmosphere. However, a study led by Peter Reich of the University of Michigan suggests that rising global temperatures may cause more carbon to escape from these soils than is being sequestered by plants.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 22, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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U-M business experts reveal persistent strategies in insider trading

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 22, 2024

Nejat Seyhun and Cindy Schipani, professors at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, have conducted extensive research on insider trading. Despite their numerous studies and significant contributions to the field, they continue to uncover new insights about the practice. Their latest study identifies a popular strategy for insider trading.

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Public perceptions vary on carbon capture utilization technology

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 22, 2024

A range of technical and policy approaches are being considered to mitigate global climate change. Whether and how these approaches are prioritized or abandoned often depends directly on public approval.

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Study finds effective ways to teach entrepreneurship in impoverished regions

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 22, 2024

A recent study from the University of Michigan highlights a critical insight into the efficacy of entrepreneurship education in impoverished regions. The research, conducted by Charlene Zietsma, professor at the Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability, alongside co-authors Angelique Slade Shantz (University of Alberta), Geoffrey Kistruck (York University), and Luciano Barin Cruz (HEC Montreal), explored how different framing tactics impact the adoption of new entrepreneurial practices.

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U-M research forecasts warmer and rainier winter storms ahead for Great Lakes region

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 22, 2024

The University of Michigan has released new research indicating that winter storms in the Great Lakes region are likely to become warmer and rainier in the future. The study, titled "Historical Trends in Cold-Season Mid-Latitude Cyclones in the Great Lakes Region," analyzed decades of data on midlatitude cyclones, also known as extratropical cyclones.

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Eastern Michigan University ranks among top master's programs by Intelligent.com

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 21, 2024

Eastern Michigan University has been ranked among the top 33 accredited Master’s in Human Resources (HR) programs in the nation by Intelligent.com, a resource for online and on-campus program rankings and higher education planning. EMU's program was ranked No. 24, highlighting the University’s commitment to excellence in higher education and its robust HR program.

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Human-wildlife interaction expected to rise significantly by 2070

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 21, 2024

As the human population grows, more than half of Earth’s land will experience an increasing overlap between humans and animals by 2070, according to a University of Michigan study. The findings, published in Science Advances, suggest that this greater human-wildlife overlap could lead to more conflict between people and animals.

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Researchers develop method for real-time observation of nanoparticle self-assembly

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 19, 2024

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Indiana University have developed a new approach that enables nanoparticles to reconfigure themselves into different organized structures on command. The technique, which combines an electron microscope, a small sample holder with microscopic channels, and computer simulations, was detailed in a study published in Nature Chemical Engineering.

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Bee-inspired chocolates fundraise for nonprofits aiding foster youth

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 19, 2024

Young adults aging out of foster care and those in need of support have found allies in a local bee population, a University of Michigan doctor, and a chocolate shop. Brian Stork, an assistant professor of urology at the University of Michigan, began beekeeping with his children and sought a unique Mother’s Day gift for his wife, Marisol.

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U-M expert discusses national security concerns during 2024 election season

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 19, 2024

Every presidential election season brings national security concerns, and the 2024 campaign is no exception. The current environment is shaped by the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign event, threats of wider war in the Middle East, and ongoing cyberattacks.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending Aug. 10

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Study finds lip reading activates brain regions similar to real speech

By Ann Arbor Times | Aug 16, 2024

Lip-read words can be decoded from the brain’s auditory regions similarly to heard speech, according to a new University of Michigan report that examined how vision supports verbal perception.