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University of Michigan engineers use basketweaving methods for resilient robotic materials
Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a new approach to creating stiff and resilient materials for robotics and other applications, drawing inspiration from ancient basketweaving techniques.
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University of Michigan opens expanded battery lab facility for research collaboration
The University of Michigan has expanded its Battery Lab with a new off-campus facility, aiming to support research and development in next-generation battery technology for electric vehicles and other applications.
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University of Michigan study links neural flexibility at rest with future Alzheimer's risk
Researchers from the University of Michigan and Columbia University have found that certain regions of the brain in people with Alzheimer’s disease tend to reorganize more frequently while at rest than in people without the condition.
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University of Michigan study finds matching voices boost trust in self-driving cars
A recent study from the University of Michigan has found that the voice used by automated vehicles (AVs) can significantly affect how much people trust these self-driving cars.
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University of Michigan study traces ancient burst in jaw innovation among lobe-finned fishes
A recent study from the University of Michigan has found that lobe-finned fishes, a group now represented by only eight living species, once experienced a rapid burst of jaw evolution and diversity between 359 and 423 million years ago.
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Consumer sentiment declines amid rising inflation concerns
Consumer sentiment in the United States declined by about 6% in August, marking the first decrease in four months, according to data from the University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers.
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University of Michigan study finds major investor losses from blank check company deals
Investors have experienced substantial losses when participating in "blank check" companies that acquire private firms to take them public, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
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University of Michigan sets records for inventions and startup launches in fiscal year 2025
University of Michigan researchers and faculty set new records in research commercialization during fiscal year 2025, according to recently released data from the university.
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Embracing all life experiences linked to better mental health in middle age
Middle-aged adults who embrace all aspects of life, both positive and negative, tend to experience better mental health, according to a new study from the University of Michigan.
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University of Michigan scientists capture 3D views revealing behavior in lightweight magnesium alloy
Researchers at the University of Michigan have used advanced X-ray technology to obtain the first three-dimensional images of how magnesium alloys form microscopic structures under stress.
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U-M study finds link between teen vaping and higher risk for later cigarette smoking
Teens who regularly use e-cigarettes are as likely to start smoking cigarettes as their peers from the 1970s, according to a new study co-led by the University of Michigan.
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University of Michigan study finds benefits for group-based prenatal care
Women who receive prenatal care in group settings are more likely to continue with their visits and experience better health outcomes, according to a study led by the University of Michigan.
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U-M School of Nursing trains Caribbean leaders through simulation-based education initiative
The University of Michigan School of Nursing hosted nursing and midwifery leaders from Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago for simulation training this week.
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FOIA request sent to University of Michigan Ann Arbor regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025
FOIA Request to University of Michigan Ann Arbor regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.
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Nonmedical ADHD drug misuse drops among teens despite rise in prescriptions
A recent study from the University of Michigan has found that nonmedical use of prescription stimulants for ADHD among adolescents in the United States has decreased over the past two decades, even as medical use has slightly increased.
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University of Michigan startup expands use of data science for public good after Flint crisis
More than ten years after the Flint water crisis began, efforts continue to address aging water infrastructure and the health risks caused by lead contamination.
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University of Michigan study finds VR interview tool helps former inmates gain employment
A recent study from the University of Michigan suggests that virtual reality job interview training may help individuals returning from incarceration secure employment more quickly.
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University of Michigan study links higher forest diversity to greater tree growth in wetter climates
A new study led by the University of Michigan has found that biodiversity plays a more significant role in promoting tree growth in wetter climates than in drier ones.
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Solitary drinking rises among young adults; gender gap narrows
A new study from the University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University has found that solitary drinking among young adults is on the rise, reaching levels not seen since the late 1970s.
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Study links ultra-processed foods with addiction-like behaviors
New research led by a University of Michigan psychologist and colleagues asserts that ultra-processed foods, such as chips, cookies, and soda, can trigger addictive behaviors similar to those seen in substance-use disorders.