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Rising temperatures likely to increase forest soil carbon emissions
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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U-M business experts reveal persistent strategies in insider trading
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
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
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
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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Human-wildlife interaction expected to rise significantly by 2070
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
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
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
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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Study finds lip reading activates brain regions similar to real speech
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.
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Michigan transitional kindergarten shows promise for boosting academic performance
Children enrolled in transitional kindergarten (TK) programs in Michigan demonstrated improved performance in math and English by the time they reached third grade, according to a study conducted by the University of Michigan. The research found that these students achieved higher test scores compared to their peers who did not participate in the program.
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U-M economists predict US economic slowdown without recession
Despite a recent and rapid cooling of the labor market, the underlying momentum in the economy remains strong—indicating a slowdown is likely in the months ahead but not one that descends into a recession, according to University of Michigan economists.
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Study links vaping with increased likelihood of smoking and drug use among youth
A recent study by the University of Michigan has found that U.S. teens and young adults who vape are significantly more likely to start smoking cigarettes or using cannabis and other drugs over time. The research examined data from individuals aged 12 to 25 over an eight-year period, revealing a persistent risk for both adolescents and young adults.
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U-M experts address key issues as students return to school
University of Michigan experts are available to discuss a range of back-to-school topics, including pandemic learning loss, school bus pollution, education technology, teacher shortages, nutrition insecurity, vaccine hesitancy, and contagious illnesses.
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Michigan's local leaders show declining confidence in state and national democracy
Local leaders in Michigan are slightly less optimistic about the health of democracy at both state and national levels, according to an ongoing survey by the University of Michigan.
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University honors contributions to advancing global education
Fostering global perspectives, enhancing cultural understanding, and developing real-world skills among students are some of the strengths of this year’s recipients of the University of Michigan President’s Award for Distinguished Service in International Education.
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University of Michigan awards Nnimmo Bassey with Wallenberg Medal
Nnimmo Bassey, executive director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation and a global environmental activist, will receive the 2024 Wallenberg Medal from the University of Michigan. The ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Ross School of Business Robertson Auditorium.
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New nanoparticle treatment shows promise against tick-borne red meat allergy
Nanoparticles delivered intravenously in mice can block allergic reactions to red meat caused by the bite of the lone star tick, new research led by the University of Michigan shows.
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.
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Student body in Washtenaw County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year
Enrollment data for the five universities in Washtenaw County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.