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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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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.
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Proactive measures urged as new laws complicate U.S. voting process
The 2024 presidential elections, according to several polls, are expected to be a close race, particularly in swing states where some votes could significantly impact the outcome.
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Study shows cash incentives boost Medicaid home visiting program participation
Offering small cash incentives can significantly increase participation in a Medicaid home visiting program for pregnant people, infants, and their families, according to a study by the Youth Policy Lab at the University of Michigan.
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Study highlights strategic use of green hydrogen in heavy-duty transport
Green hydrogen is emerging as a potential solution for decarbonizing transportation, but new energy efficiency findings indicate that it should be used strategically in heavy-duty road, rail, aviation, and marine transportation, according to a University of Michigan study.
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Mantis shrimp-clam association challenges established ecological theory
A recent study from the University of Michigan reveals that a unique association between mantis shrimp and clams defies a well-established ecological principle. The competitive exclusion principle posits that only one species can occupy a particular niche in a biological community at any one time. However, in nature, multiple species often appear to share the same niches simultaneously.
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Poll reveals insights into demographics and responsibilities of aging caregivers
A recent survey conducted by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging reveals that more than one in four individuals aged 50 and older provide care for at least one family member or friend with a health issue or disability. The findings highlight significant demographic distinctions among caregivers.
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Ancient Persian gold coins found at Greek city site offer historical insights
A team of researchers led by a University of Michigan archaeologist has uncovered a hoard of gold coins, likely used to pay mercenary troops, buried in a small pot in the ancient Greek city of Notion in western Turkey.
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From Great Lakes Wire
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor listed among least affordable Michigan institutions for in-state students in 2023
College costs for in-state students at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, in Ann Arbor, were $17,228 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Washtenaw County's institutions spent $22,380,327 on basketball teams in 2023
Washtenaw County's basketball collegiate teams received $22,380,327 in funding for the 2023 season.
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Washtenaw County awards $45,217,050 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023
Washtenaw County's three universities paid $45,217,050 in athletically related financial aid in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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University develops AI tool for rapid design of advanced optical components
Solar cell, telescope, and other optical component manufacturers may be able to design better devices more quickly with AI. OptoGPT, developed by University of Michigan engineers, harnesses the computer architecture underpinning ChatGPT to work backward from desired optical properties to the material structure that can provide them.
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Negative sentiment increases engagement in environmental advocacy emails
A recent University of Michigan study indicates that recipients are more likely to engage with emails containing negative sentiment sent by the Environmental Defense Fund, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization. Specifically, emails with a negative tone were more frequently opened, and recipients were more likely to click on links within these emails compared to those with a positive tone.
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Michigan nurses report modest improvement but ongoing issues with burnout and understaffing
Nurses in Michigan reported modest improvements in working conditions in the 2023 Michigan Nurses Study compared to 2022. However, issues such as burnout and understaffing remain significant, with nearly half of the respondents reporting abuse in the workplace over the past year.
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Uber Eats' growth impacts ride-sharing services
When Uber expanded into food delivery, the move was expected to bring additional revenue to the ridesharing company. It certainly did.
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Washtenaw County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023
Women's football teams from Washtenaw County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.
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Washtenaw County's men's football teams receive $80,215,152 in 2023
Men's football teams from Washtenaw County received $80,215,152 during the 2023 season, up 26% from the previous year.
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Study suggests many near-Earth objects could be icy 'dark comets
A recent study from the University of Michigan proposes that up to 60% of near-Earth objects could be dark comets, mysterious asteroids orbiting the sun in our solar system. These bodies likely contain or previously contained ice and may have played a role in delivering water to Earth.
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Michigan farmworkers face poor living conditions amid vital agricultural contributions
For many seasonal and migrant farmworkers who plant, harvest, and process produce for stores, stands, farmers markets, and festivals across Michigan, living conditions can be unsafe and unhealthy, University of Michigan researchers say.