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May 22, 2024
“We know that physical activity is essential for child learning. And so, we really want to make sure that every child has an equitable opportunity to move to prime the brain for learning, regulate their emotions, and just get the wiggles out,” said Rebecca Hasson, associate professor of kinesiology, whose Childhood Disparities Research Lab is working with schools in Washtenaw County to get children moving.
WEMU Radio -
May 22, 2024
Manufacturing fleets of hybrid gas-electric cars instead of pure electric vehicles is the answer to reducing greenhouse gas emissions amid a global copper crunch, says Adam Simon, professor of earth and environmental sciences: “Transitioning to an entire fleet of … hybrids would potentially have as big a positive impact on the environment and require a lot less copper and other metals.”
The Detroit News -
May 17, 2024
“I find it fascinating … the possibility that the universe might have nontrivial or different types of topologies, and then especially the fact that we think we might be able to measure it,” said Dragan Huterer, professor of physics, on the possibility that the universe may have a complex geometry — like a doughnut.
Science News -
May 17, 2024
Discounts, low-stock messages, countdown clocks and other tricks to get us to spend money are also ways for online retailers to collect more data about us, says Lennart Baardman, assistant professor of technology and operations: “It allows them to understand their price sensitivities, what types of products customers should be recommended, and how they can personalize the promotions to this customer.”
HuffPost -
May 17, 2024
“What it boils down to me is this message, that now is the time we must act. Here’s the data, now we know it. We have to do something about it,” said Sue Anne Bell, assistant professor of nursing, commenting on research that shows that more than 200 million seniors face extreme heat risks in coming decades.
National Public Radio -
May 16, 2024
“We’ve seen in a lot of states certain sheriffs taking a stand and saying they’re not going to enforce (red flag gun laws). But they always do, because it’s the law. … They recognize that some people are not safe to own guns at that moment,” said April Zeoli, associate professor at the School of Public Health and Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention.
Bridge Michigan -
May 16, 2024
“During solar maximum, we might get one or two solar storms here at Earth every month. We are nearing the peak of solar maximum right now and will be going through this time of increased activity over the next couple of years,” said Michael Liemohn, professor of climate and space sciences and engineering, about the powerful geomagnetic storms that create northern lights in the skies.
The Wall Street Journal -
May 16, 2024
“One-pedal driving (in electric vehicles) is a very different experience than combustion engines. Even if you learn how to effectively do one-pedal driving, uncertainty in the environment — like traffic — can still cause motion sickness,” said Monica Jones, associate research scientist at the U-M Transportation Research Institute.
ABC News -
May 15, 2024
“Our findings suggest that RTO mandates cost (companies) more than previously thought. These attrition rates aren’t just something that can be managed away,” said David Van Dijcke, doctoral student in economics, whose research shows that return-to-office mandates were followed by a spike in departures among top talent at some of the most powerful tech companies.
The Washington Post -
May 15, 2024
“The Met Gala was a bit of a hyperbolic moment that got a lot of people’s attention,” said Marcus Collins, assistant professor of marketing, on the special push by social media to call out celebrities at the opulent event who haven’t yet spoken out against Israel’s attacks on Gaza.
National Public Radio
