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September 5, 2016
“There are many more working universes than most people realize. We tend to think not only is our universe fine-tuned for us, we also think this is the best universe one could design. In some sense, we’ve designed a better universe,” said Fred Adams, professor of physics and astronomy.
New Scientist -
September 5, 2016
“To sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ can be to explore our history if one gets beyond rote singing to consider (Francis Scott) Key’s song and its history. For this inspiration of a national conversation, I am grateful to Colin Kaepernick,” said Mark Clague, associate professor of musicology.
CNN -
September 5, 2016
Reuven Avi-Yonah, professor of law, says the European Union has a strong case for collecting taxes from Apple and that if the situation were reversed, Americans would be clamoring to collect taxes from a foreign company.
The New York Times -
August 30, 2016
Liz Kolb, clinical assistant professor of education, was interviewed for a story about the impact of technology on the development of kids’ emotional intelligence.
ABC News -
August 30, 2016
“We’re not dealing with groups of people here who are not entitled to U.S. protection. Quite the contrary, we’re dealing with a population that actually seems to in very large measure qualify for protection that we offered to provide by signing the U.N. Refugee Convention,” said James Hathaway, professor of law and director of the Program in Refugee and Asylum Law, referring to Central American child refugees.
The Christian Science Monitor -
August 30, 2016
A new study by Richard Miech, research professor at the Institute for Social Research, shows that most teens are vaping for the sweet and fruity flavors, not for the nicotine.
The Associated Press -
August 30, 2016
“If it is the case that African-American adolescent girls engage in lower levels of physical activity due to concerns about maintaining straight hair, then social norms and pressures are influencing black populations in ways that are likely detrimental to health,” co-wrote Dr. Susan Woolford, assistant professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases.
Time -
August 30, 2016
Biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel are worse for the environment than fossil fuels, according to research by John DeCicco, research professor at the U-M Energy Institute.
The Telegraph (U.K.) -
August 23, 2016
Catherine Hausman, assistant professor of public policy, was interviewed about what she thinks can be done to minimize the environmental harm of natural gas leaks.
Michigan Radio -
August 23, 2016
Michael Paul Lempert, associate professor of anthropology, says Donald Trump’s formula for remaining in constant controversy seemed to help him win the Republican nomination: “This has been taken to an extreme that is unprecedented. Mavericks aren’t enough. An ostentatious outsider like Sarah Palin is not enough.”
Chicago Tribune
