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April 25, 2018
“Why is it not in galaxies — or is it there, but we are just not seeing it? If it’s not there, where is it? It is important we solve this puzzle, as it is one of the most uncertain parts of our models of both the early universe and of how galaxies form,” said Jiangtao Li, assistant research scientist in astronomy, who along with Joel Bregman, professor of astronomy, just finished another search for the universe’s missing matter.
Science Alert -
April 24, 2018
Yihe Huang, assistant professor of earth and environmental sciences, discussed the recent earthquake felt by residents in southeast Michigan.
WXYZ-TV (Detroit) -
April 24, 2018
“We should be skeptical of the training’s ability to transform, in any meaningful way, white workers’ biases toward black customers,” said Hakeem Jefferson, doctoral student in political science, regarding Starbucks’ plans to conduct companywide racial bias training two African-American men were arrested recently while waiting for a business partner at a Philadelphia Starbucks.
Vox -
April 24, 2018
Brendan Haug, assistant professor of classical studies and archivist of the Papyrology Collection, and Monica Tsuneishi, manager of the Papyrology Collection, were interviewed about the largest collection of ancient papyri in North America housed at the U-M Library.
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April 23, 2018
“There’s a whole generation of people who grew up watching animated musicals, and it kind of cultivated an audience for that. There’s more of a tolerance for fantasy today,” said Andy Kirshner, associate professor of performing arts technology, and art and design, on the resurgence of Hollywood musicals.
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April 23, 2018
“Normally I think 23andMe does a really nice job visually representing genetic risks, but this model brings up some real interpretation concerns,” said Kayte Spector-Bagdady, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, on the consumer genetic testing company’s new health hub, where customers can share information about how they manage 18 common health conditions.
Wired -
April 23, 2018
“The president’s unprecedented attack on the Justice Department undermines the rule of law that lies at the heart of our democracy and has enabled our republic to flourish for nearly 250 years. We cannot allow the partisanship that has consumed our politics to erode the principle that no person is above the law,” said David Uhlmann, professor from practice at the Law School.
The Washington Post -
April 22, 2018
“Michigan is basically a big bathtub filled with sediments, which is the reason it has fewer earthquakes than surrounding regions,” said Eric Hetland, associate professor of earth and environmental sciences.
The Detroit News -
April 22, 2018
John Carson, associate professor of history, discussed the history of merit-based immigration, the role of chain migration in U.S. immigration policy, and the Canadian system of immigration, which President Trump often points to as an example the U.S. should follow.
Michigan Radio -
April 22, 2018
Comments by Andy Palms, executive director of infrastructure at U-M Information and Technology Services, were featured in an article about student demand for free, fast wireless internet access on college campuses across the United States.
Inside Higher Ed
