In the News
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September 5, 2017
Research by Scott Atran, adjunct professor of psychology and adjunct research scientist at the Institute for Social Research, found that the willingness of captured ISIS fighters to fight and make sacrifices was associated with whether they saw themselves as having greater spiritual strength — not physical strength — than their enemy.
CNN -
September 5, 2017
“People of conscience know that the racial hatred and violence on display in Charlottesville conflicts with the values that make America great — liberty, equality and dignity. Inferior schools, substandard housing and unequal protection of the law are also contrary to these values. These enduring institutional legacies of white supremacy have had the most damaging impact on communities of color,” wrote Derrick Darby, professor of philosophy.
Detroit Free Press -
September 5, 2017
A study by Brent Hollenbeck, professor of urology, found that elderly men with prostate cancer are more likely to be treated with radiation when their doctors own radiation machines — even patients who may be too old to benefit from the treatment.
Reuters -
September 4, 2017
“It was unlike any data set I had ever seen. Every single indicator came up signaling anomalies. It’s a huge red flag that something weird is going on,” said Walter Mebane, professor of statistics and political science, who used a computer model he developed to detect electoral fraud in Kenya’s presidential election.
The New York Times -
September 4, 2017
Angie Oehrli, senior associate librarian at the U-M Library, offered tips and explained the goals of the new class she’s teaching on fake news, lies and propaganda.
Michigan Radio -
September 4, 2017
Jeremy Moghtader, campus farm manager at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, was interviewed about the increasing focus on food and sustainability on campus.
WEMU Radio -
August 29, 2017
“Because people are always carrying their cell phones, even in situations where they would normally wash their hands before doing anything, cell phones do tend to get pretty gross,” said Emily Martin, assistant professor of epidemiology.
Time -
August 29, 2017
Foxconn, the company best known for manufacturing Apple products, insists its new plant in Wisconsin won’t damage the environment, but the rivers outside its manufacturing plants in China are very polluted, says Peter Adriaens, professor of civil and environmental engineering, and environment and sustainability.
The Associated Press -
August 29, 2017
Research by Larry Charleston, assistant professor of neurology, suggests that too many people with migraines are prescribed potentially addictive opiate painkillers, while too few may be getting recommended medications.
UPI -
August 29, 2017
Jatin Dua, assistant professor of anthropology, was quoted in a story about how Indian businesses are racing to keep up in East Africa, as India’s historic ties to the region come face-to-face with strategic, state-backed campaigns for influence from China.
The Christian Science Monitor
