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November 8, 2015
Research by Rada Mihalcea, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, found that computers are better than humans at predicting when courtroom defendants are lying.
New Scientist -
November 8, 2015
Comments by David Weir, research professor at the Institute for Social Research, were featured in an article about a steep rise in the death rates of middle-aged white Americans.
The Washington Post -
November 5, 2015
John Ciorciari, assistant professor of public policy, said the leaders of China and Taiwan may be meeting now because, if Taiwan’s opposition party wins the upcoming election as expected, it’s not likely the new president would meet with the Chinese leader anytime soon.
Los Angeles Times -
November 5, 2015
Kathleen Klinich, associate research scientist at the U-M Transportation Research Institute, says a new study showing that children in rear-facing car seats can hit their heads during rear-end crashes will wrongly discourage parents from keeping children in the safest rear-facing position.
The Washington Post -
November 5, 2015
“The struggles of nuclear power will make it harder for the U.S. to achieve its long-term climate goals, even though the falling costs of wind and solar power will provide a boost. But without nationwide carbon pricing, there is no clear path toward the levels of emissions reductions we need to prevent the worst impacts of climate change,” said Daniel Raimi, research specialist at the U-M Energy Institute.
Fortune -
November 4, 2015
Research by Brenda Volling, professor of psychology, and Patty Kuo, doctoral candidate in psychology, suggests how sensitive a father is may depend on his hormones. When dads saw their infants in distress, their testosterone levels generally declined.
Medical Daily -
November 4, 2015
“Young children can be especially vulnerable during emergencies. Many (child care) centers may be well prepared to handle these types of events, but emergency plans are much less likely to work if parents don’t know about them,” said Dr. Andrew Hashikawa, assistant professor of pediatric emergency medicine.
U.S. News & World Report -
November 4, 2015
The work of Linda Tesar, professor of economics, and Christopher House, associate professor of economics, on the Greek economy was cited in a column that asserts Greece’s economic recovery is showing signs of life.
Bloomberg View -
November 3, 2015
Alan Deardorff, professor of economics and public policy, spoke about the Jones Act, a law that protects the U.S. maritime industry, and its possible link to the sinking of a cargo ship during Hurricane Joaquin.
Los Angeles Times -
November 3, 2015
Sarita Yardi Schoenebeck, assistant professor of information, was quoted in a story about the ubiquity of photos of ordinary people, thanks to the proliferation of cameras, cell phones and social media.
The Atlantic
