In the News
-
September 18, 2024
“This is a disparity that must be addressed, as Black Americans have a higher prevalence of stroke, get strokes younger and die at greater numbers from the condition,” said Regina Royan, clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine, whose research found that Black stroke patients arrive at the hospital significantly later than their white counterparts.
WDET Radio -
September 18, 2024
“The main issues in the Michigan Senate race, thus far, have been the cost of living, reproductive rights, immigration, and the war in Gaza,” said Jonathan Hanson, lecturer IV in public policy, about the campaign between Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Republican Mike Rogers for U.S. Senate.
Newsweek -
September 18, 2024
“When those undecided voters say we need more substance from either of the candidates, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they don’t know the differences or that they’re really waiting for some key piece of information that will tip the scales. That’s ambivalence. It’s not ignorance about where the candidates stand,” said Nicholas Valentino, professor of political science and research professor at the Center for Political Studies.
The Guardian (U.K.) -
September 17, 2024
“The moon appears bigger just because it’s closer to the Earth at this moment in time. It appears red because of the effect of the Earth’s atmosphere on sunlight. The moon is always as it is, it’s just an apparent thing that happens during this eclipse,” said Ted Bergin, professor of astronomy, about this week’s partial lunar eclipse.
Bridge Michigan -
September 17, 2024
“Children with strong roots, just like trees, are more stable, resilient and better able to weather storms. Parents also want this for themselves: to grow and explore, and to have someone to turn to in times of need,” wrote Katherine Rosenblum, professor of psychiatry and co-director of Zero to Thrive, whose research shows that a parenting group intervention can reduce stress and increase parental empathy.
The Detroit News -
September 17, 2024
“As (people) recognize momentum building on social media, the strategy is to try to get on the wave before the surge actually takes place,” said Albert Choi, professor of law, about the competition between thousands of crypto meme coins flooding the market in which creators resort to elaborate and sometimes dangerous stunts for attention.
WIRED -
September 16, 2024
“Nearly every Michigander sees advertising for cannabis-related businesses on billboards, signs and other platforms in Michigan, but the risks from impaired driving, interaction with medications and addiction don’t get that same level of attention,” said Erin Bonar, professor of psychiatry.
Detroit Free Press -
September 16, 2024
“If you self-identify as someone who sees the world like Taylor Swift does, you might go, ‘Huh, maybe I should be voting like that also. It sort of sends a bat signal for what potentially is acceptable for people like me. This sort of social signaling … helps us define who we are, our identity, what to think, how to behave,” said Marcus Collins, clinical assistant professor of marketing, on Swift’s endorsement of presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
ABC News -
September 16, 2024
“We need nuclear expertise in order to combat climate change. We are at a crucial point where we need to produce the new generation of nuclear experts so that they can work with the older generation and learn from them,” said Sara Pozzi, professor of nuclear engineering and radiological sciences.
The Wall Street Journal -
September 13, 2024
“Unfortunately, most of us, even regular exercisers, gain weight as we get older. If we have a greater capacity to store that in our fat tissue, less of it’ll go to our liver, less of it will go to our heart, less will go to all these other places that in excess can be really problematic,” said Jeff Horowitz, professor of kinesiology, whose research shows that exercise doesn’t just help you lose fat — it can also promote healthier fat.
CNN
