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News from July 2024

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending July 6?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Washtenaw County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 12, 2024

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

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 12, 2024

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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1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 6

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Eastern Michigan University launches monthly Narcan training amid rising opioid crisis

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 11, 2024

YPSILANTI – Recent studies have highlighted a concerning rise in opioid overdoses on college campuses across the nation. To minimize overdose rates and increase emergency medical preparedness, Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is hosting monthly training events for EMU students, faculty, and staff on administering Narcan in response to the opioid overdose crisis. These trainings are possible thanks to a partnership between EMU School of Nursing and the Community Mental Health Partnership.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending July 6?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 11, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Study suggests many near-Earth objects could be icy 'dark comets

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 10, 2024

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

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 10, 2024

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.

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Study identifies potential new treatment for food allergies using dietary fiber supplement

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 9, 2024

A study from the University of Michigan has identified a potential new treatment for food allergies in inulin, a naturally occurring plant fiber commonly used as a supplement, prebiotic in soda, and replacement for sweeteners. The paper published in Nature Materials describes inulin gel-based oral immunotherapy’s success in stopping allergic reactions in mice by targeting bacteria in the gut. The gel prevented severe allergic reactions during and after administration, including reactions to common triggers such as peanuts, egg whites, and milk.

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Study assesses feasibility of converting US coal plants to nuclear reactors

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 9, 2024

A recent study by University of Michigan researchers has assessed the feasibility of converting 245 operational coal power plants in the United States into advanced nuclear reactors. The findings aim to provide valuable insights for policymakers and utilities working towards decarbonization goals.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Washtenaw County in week ending July 6

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Astronomers identify promising ice world candidate using James Webb Space Telescope data

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 8, 2024

A team of astronomers, including a University of Michigan researcher, has identified the exoplanet LHS 1140 b as a promising super-Earth ice or water world. The findings, led by Université de Montréal, suggest that this habitable zone exoplanet is unlikely to be a mini-Neptune—a small gas giant with a thick hydrogen-rich atmosphere. Located approximately 48 light-years away in the constellation Cetus, LHS 1140 b emerges as one of the most promising candidates for harboring an atmosphere and potentially even a liquid water ocean.

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Cost of living tops list in new DMACS survey

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 8, 2024

Detroiters have identified the cost of living and inflation as their primary concerns for U.S. government action, according to a recent report from the University of Michigan’s Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS), supported by Poverty Solutions. This finding comes as Michigan is set to play a crucial role in the 2024 presidential election.

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Wearable device blocks 99.8% aerosols offering new protection option

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 8, 2024

An air curtain emitting from the brim of a hard hat can prevent 99.8% of aerosols from reaching a worker’s face, according to recent findings by Taza Aya, a startup originating from the University of Michigan. This technology offers a potential new protection option for workers in industries concerned with respiratory disease transmission.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Washtenaw County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 6

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 6, 2024

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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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Washtenaw County in week ending June 29?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 5, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Momentum builds for agroecology as alternative US farming method

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 5, 2024

Agroecology is gaining momentum as a way to improve healthy food access and affordability, according to a University of Michigan researcher. Grounded in the principles of sustainability, resilience, and fairness, agroecology represents a shift toward a more integrated and ecological approach to agriculture.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washtenaw County in week ending June 29?

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 3, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Washtenaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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U-M study explores increasing women's representation in leadership roles

By Ann Arbor Times | Jul 3, 2024

Since the early 1970s, there has been a global commitment to support women in achieving positions of authority in U.S. corporations. However, this promise remains largely unfulfilled. Cindy Schipani, professor of business law at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, examines some limiting factors and opportunities for improvement in her recent research.