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University of Michigan reports record $2.16B in FY25 research spending
The University of Michigan announced several new research initiatives for fiscal year 2025, aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and increasing the university’s competitiveness for various funding sources.
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University of Michigan expert discusses shifts in workplace culture post-pandemic
When University of Michigan professor Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks hears the phrase “return to work,” he sees a contradiction.
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University of Michigan experts offer insights ahead of COP30 conference in Brazil
Nearly 200 countries are meeting in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the annual international climate change conference.
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Fans drive nationalist sentiment among Chinese celebrities on social media
A recent study led by the University of Michigan has found that on Chinese social media, fans play a larger role than celebrities in driving nationalist sentiment.
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SNAP suspension during shutdown puts pregnant women’s health at risk in Michigan
A government shutdown has resulted in a halt to federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for about 1.4 million people in Michigan.
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University of Michigan startup receives $1.6M grant for textile barcode innovation
Barcodes woven into clothing fabrics could soon help improve recycling rates and reduce counterfeiting, according to a new initiative from Fibarcode, a startup founded at the University of Michigan.
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Pop-Up Safety Town brings traffic safety lessons for middle schoolers at University of Michigan's Mcity
Fifth and sixth grade students from Durand Middle School in Durand, Michigan, and The School at Marygrove in Detroit recently participated in the Pop-Up Safety Town Initiative at Mcity, the University of Michigan’s 30-acre urban mobility research...
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WNBA faces contract deadline amid disputes over pay structure and revenue sharing
As the deadline for contract negotiations between the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) approaches on October 31, both sides remain divided over issues of revenue sharing and player compensation.
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University of Michigan expert warns of widespread impact as millions lose SNAP benefits
Millions of Americans are set to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting November 1, according to Luke Shaefer, a professor at the University of Michigan and faculty director of Poverty Solutions.
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John Cameron Mitchell teaches course focused on authentic filmmaking at University of Michigan
John Cameron Mitchell, known for his work on the film "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," is teaching a new course at the University of Michigan this fall.
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University of Michigan-led study finds shrinking fish sizes linked to climate change
A study led by the University of Michigan has found that fish in Michigan’s inland lakes have become smaller over the past 75 years, with both young and old fish showing notable declines in size.
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University of Michigan engineers deploy GPS-based traffic light system in Oakland County
A new traffic signal timing system developed by engineers at the University of Michigan is being tested in Oakland County, aiming to reduce the number of stops drivers make at intersections.
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University of Michigan leads $2M project on cooperative laser technology for satellites
Large satellite constellations like Starlink and Kuiper currently use laser interlinks to transfer data at high speeds, but each satellite must rely on its own fuel and propulsion systems.
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University of Michigan leads effort to cut VR gaming lag for rehabilitation
A research team led by the University of Michigan is working to reduce lag in virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) games designed for rehabilitation.
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University of Michigan study finds friendship helps ease loneliness for dementia caregivers
Daily social interactions, even brief ones such as sending a text message, can help reduce feelings of loneliness among caregivers looking after family members with dementia.
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University of Michigan study links voter intent among Detroiters to optimism about city's future
A recent survey conducted by the University of Michigan’s Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS) found that Detroit residents who believe the city is moving in a positive direction are more likely to vote in the upcoming mayoral election on...
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Michigan survey finds declining civic engagement despite diverse outreach efforts
Local officials in Michigan are reporting significant declines in resident engagement, according to the latest findings from the Michigan Public Policy Survey.
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University of Michigan partners with Hydro on $2.5M aluminum recycling research
Advances in aluminum recycling are at the center of a new five-year, $2.5 million research partnership between the University of Michigan and Hydro, a Norway-based aluminum company.
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University of Michigan physicists discover quantum oscillations arise within Kondo insulator's bulk
An international research team led by Lu Li, a physics professor at the University of Michigan, has reported new findings on quantum oscillations in insulators, specifically in the material ytterbium boride (YbB12).
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University of Michigan study proposes updates for state’s declining bottle deposit returns
Michigan’s bottle deposit system, established in 1978, has seen a significant decline in return rates for eligible bottles and cans.