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February 23, 2015
“The chief cares very much about preserving the credibility of the court and assuring that it doesn’t act as a political institution. This case is widely perceived as an ideological bid by opponents of the ACA to revisit a political decision that’s already been made,” said Nicholas Bagley, assistant professor of law, referring to the role of Chief Justice John Roberts in the Supreme Court case challenging the Affordable Care Act.
Business Insider -
February 23, 2015
Sridhar Lakshmanan, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at UM-Dearborn, says three things are required to turn a regular car into an automated one: a global positioning system, a system to recognize dynamic conditions on the roads, and a way to turn the information from these two systems into action on your ride.
Time -
February 23, 2015
Mike Palmer, horticultural manager at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, was quoted in a story about U-M’s giant American agave plant that finally bloomed last year but has only another month to live.
The Associated Press -
February 22, 2015
“Young lawyers often go out into the world thinking that the rule of law applies everywhere. But the reality is, unfortunately, there are a number of justice systems where justice is a far cry from what they’re meting out,” said Eve Brensike Primus, professor of law.
The Christian Science Monitor -
February 22, 2015
Liangyu Fu, Chinese studies librarian, discussed the traditions involved with celebrating the Chinese New Year.
Michigan Radio -
February 22, 2015
“Americans seem to believe that logging more hours leads to increased output, but respite deprivation can actually increase mistakes and workplace animosity — in addition to prompting or exacerbating stress-related illnesses,” said Kathleen Potempa, dean of the School of Nursing.
The Wall Street Journal -
February 19, 2015
Evelyn Alsultany, associate professor of American culture, said describing the slayings of three young Muslims in North Carolina only as a hate crime or a parking dispute ignores what’s happening in society.
CBS News -
February 19, 2015
Daniel Crane, professor of law and associate dean for faculty and research, has led an effort by various public interest groups to persuade governors and state legislators to support electric-car maker Tesla’s right to sell cars without enlisting independent franchised dealers.
Bloomberg Business -
February 19, 2015
In a story about the evolution of elephant trunks and giraffe necks, William Sanders, chief vertebrate preparator and assistant research scientist at the Museum of Paleontology, maintains that the size of an animal’s teeth, how it replaces them in its mouth, and how an animal’s guts work, would all influence how it eats.
BBC Earth -
February 18, 2015
Ella Atkins, associate professor of aerospace engineering, and electrical engineering and computer science, was quoted in an article about the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed regulations governing drones.
New Scientist
