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December 4, 2017
“The prosecutors need inside evidence to continue to pursue their investigation against others connected in the Trump campaign, and possibly to indict other campaign insiders — who might, in turn, agree to plead guilty and provide more evidence. The odds-on bet is that (Michael) Flynn has agreed to provide whatever information he has (on Russia’s alleged meddling in the 2016 election),” said Samuel Gross, professor of law.
Vox -
December 4, 2017
“It could happen faster or slower, I don’t think we really know yet. But it’s within the realm of possibility, and that’s kind of a scary thing,” said Jeremy Bassis, associate professor of climate and space sciences and engineering, and of earth and environmental sciences, commenting on the likelihood that a rapid collapse of Antarctic glaciers could wipe out every coastal city in the world by the end of this century.
Grist / Business Insider -
December 3, 2017
Colleen Seifert, professor of psychology, was quoted in an article about how gun violence and mass shootings in the U.S. have spawned a new epidemic: conspiracy theorists harassing victims.
The Guardian (U.K.) -
December 3, 2017
“Until there’s an economic cost for companies that are doing moderation poorly, there’s not really an incentive to do it well,” said Libby Hemphill, associate professor of information, on the ongoing problems created by technology companies that largely lean on software to screen out harmful or abusive content.
USA Today -
December 3, 2017
Research by Jeffrey Kullgren, assistant professor of internal medicine, found that even when consumers have health plans that require them to pay a high amount out-of-pocket for care, they often don’t talk to doctors about the price of treatments or shop around to get the best deal.
Reuters -
December 3, 2017
“Mental health providers such as psychiatrists and therapists may not have the necessary training to prescribe physical activity as part of their mental health practice. But by teaming up with certified personal trainers or other exercise programs, it may help them prescribe or offer more recommendations for physical activity in the clinic setting,” said Marcia Valenstein, professor emerita of psychiatry.
Men's Health -
November 30, 2017
Daphne Watkins, associate professor of social work and faculty associate at the Institute for Social Research, was quoted in a story about how hip-hop can break down the mental health stigma among black men.
NBC News -
November 30, 2017
Amanda Lotz, professor of communication studies, and Harsha Madhyastha, associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science, discussed the Federal Communications Commission’s plan to end net neutrality.
WXYZ-TV (Detroit) -
November 30, 2017
Research by Jun Wu, assistant professor of molecular and integrative physiology and research assistant professor at the Life Sciences Institute, and colleagues found that cinnamaldehyde — the main ingredient in cinnamon — improves metabolic health and reduces obesity by acting directly on cells to start burning fat.
New York Post -
November 29, 2017
“We’re really excited to see the wildlife community that’s in Detroit, and we’re going to compare that to other parts throughout the state of Michigan,” said Nyeema Harris, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, regarding her three-month study using motion-sensing trail cameras in Detroit parks to see how the city’s animals live alongside humans.
Detroit Free Press
