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Recent News About University of Michigan Ann Arbor
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Young children's understanding of COVID-19 social norms studied
The COVID-19 pandemic forced individuals and families worldwide to adopt new health behaviors rapidly.
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Study reveals role of rock properties in earthquake generation
On February 26, 2025, a study published in Science Advances sheds new light on the factors contributing to earthquake generation.
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U-M study calls for financial penalties on negligent bank executives
A recent analysis by the University of Michigan suggests that bank executives should face civil monetary penalties if their negligence leads to bank failures or bailouts.
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Survey shows support for mental health workers in Michigan's emergency response
Most of Michigan's law enforcement leaders are in favor of integrating mental health workers and other professionals into 911 response teams, according to a recent survey.
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Media portrayal of solitude may worsen loneliness epidemic
The University of Michigan has conducted a study examining how media narratives about solitude may influence perceptions of loneliness.
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Study links China's one-child policy with rise in female entrepreneurs
China's one-child policy, implemented to control population growth, has had an unexpected economic impact by significantly increasing female entrepreneurship.
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University of Michigan experts discuss AI risks on podcast
Challenges in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence are numerous, but there remains potential for positive integration if society chooses to take responsibility.
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University of Michigan alumni advance global initiatives through Fulbright Program
Recent University of Michigan graduates Hannah Feng and Genevieve Welch are currently participating in the Fulbright Program, with Feng conducting research in Canada and Welch studying music in Hungary.
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Consumer sentiment declines amid rising inflation worries
Consumer sentiment has experienced a significant decline, dropping nearly 10% from January, marking the second consecutive month of decreases.
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Branford Marsalis discusses art's role beyond activism at University of Michigan event
Branford Marsalis, the Grammy-winning saxophonist, expressed his views on the intersection of music and social activism during a recent talk at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
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U-M report links government suspicion to historical harm in three Michigan communities
More than half of the residents surveyed in Flint, Grand Rapids, and Ypsilanti, Michigan, believe that significant events occur without public knowledge.
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Strategic planning key to minimizing seafood farming's biodiversity impact
Humanity can increase seafood farming while reducing its impact on marine biodiversity, according to research led by the University of Michigan.
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Quantum 'miracle material' supports potential advancements in computing
Researchers from the University of Regensburg and the University of Michigan have discovered that a material known as chromium sulfide bromide could support magnetic switching, potentially benefiting quantum computing and sensing applications.
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University of Michigan leads first satellite mission with $10 million NASA grant
The University of Michigan's Department of Astronomy is set to lead its first space mission, scheduled for launch in 2029.
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University of Michigan leases housing near innovation center in Detroit
The University of Michigan has entered into an agreement with Related Companies and Olympia Development of Michigan to lease a residential building near the U-M Center for Innovation (UMCI) in Detroit.
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University of Michigan experts discuss pressing issues facing Great Lakes ahead of congressional briefing
Ahead of a congressional briefing on February 4 concerning Great Lakes science, University of Michigan experts are prepared to discuss various topics including policy trends, weather conditions, and water quality in the world's largest freshwater...
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Consumer sentiment declines amid mixed reactions to new government policies
Consumer sentiment has decreased for the first time in six months, dropping by 4% from December.
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Study links strong stress response in wild primates to survival during extreme drought
Faced with severe drought conditions, capuchin monkeys in northwestern Costa Rica have demonstrated remarkable resilience, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan.
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Funding concerns split Michigan's law enforcement agencies and local governments
Concerns about funding levels are prevalent among Michigan law enforcement agency leaders, with nearly half of police chiefs and county sheriffs expressing dissatisfaction with the financial support provided by local governments.
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Concerns rise over US withdrawal from World Health Organization
President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has sparked concerns about its impact on global health and safety.