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University of Michigan researchers develop improved method for quantum chemistry simulations
A research team at the University of Michigan has developed a new method to improve the accuracy of quantum chemistry simulations.
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University of Michigan Marching Band performs ‘Wicked’ selections at football halftime show
The University of Michigan Marching Band collaborated with the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Department of Musical Theatre and Percussion Studio to perform selections from “Wicked” during halftime at the U-M vs. Central Michigan University...
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Survey reveals top concerns among Detroiters ahead of mayoral election
A recent survey by the University of Michigan's Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS), in partnership with Outlier Media, highlights the primary challenges facing Detroit households as the city approaches its mayoral election in November 2025.
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University study links dinosaur extinction to major landscape shifts
A recent study led by researchers at the University of Michigan suggests that the extinction of dinosaurs triggered significant changes in continental landscapes, particularly affecting river systems across what is now western North America.
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U-M School of Nursing hosts training for Latin American and Caribbean nurse leaders
The University of Michigan School of Nursing has hosted nursing leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean for training aimed at strengthening health care education in these regions.
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University of Michigan engineers develop nano-switch controlling room-temperature flow of quantum information carriers
Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a new nanostructure that can control and direct the flow of excitons, which are quantum quasiparticles, at room temperature.
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College student depression rates decline for third straight year according to Healthy Minds Study
For the third consecutive year, college students in the United States are reporting declines in depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
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Efforts boost endangered piping plover populations along Great Lakes shores
Sarah Foote, animal program manager at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, has been part of the effort to help endangered piping plovers recover in the Great Lakes region for 15 summers.
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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.